Liberty 81, Jacksonville State 78

Metheny scores 24 in Liberty's 81-78 victory against Jacksonville State

Led by Kaden Metheny's 24 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 81-78 on Saturday. The Flames are now 24-5 on the season, while the Gamecocks moved to 14-15.

Liberty 81, Jacksonville State 78

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Metheny scores 24 in Liberty’s 81-78 victory against Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Kaden Metheny had 24 points in Liberty’s 81-78 win against Jacksonville State on Saturday. Metheny shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Flames (24-5, 16-2 Conference USA). Brett Decker Jr. scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 10, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc. Zach Cleveland had 12 points and shot 5 of 9 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil finished wi…