Liberty Flames vs Furman Paladins
Rode scores 19, Liberty defeats Furman 88-74
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Kyle Rode's 19 points helped Liberty defeat Furman 88-74 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Thursday night.
Rode had five rebounds and three steals for the Flames (3-0, Conference USA). Brody Peebles added 16 points while going 7 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) with five rebounds. Kaden Metheny had 15 points and was 5 of 8 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range).
Marcus Foster led the way for the Paladins (2-1, Southern Conference) with 30 points. JP Pegues added 20 points, six rebounds and two steals for Furman. Ben Vanderwal also had nine points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Clarence Armstrong
Referee:Jemel Spearman
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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