Home Liberty Football: Flames improve to 5-1 with convincing 42-24 win at UMass
Sports News

Liberty Football: Flames improve to 5-1 with convincing 42-24 win at UMass

Staff/Wire

liberty basketballLiberty exploded for 21 points in the second quarter to open up a close game en route to a 42-24 win over UMass Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

With the win, Liberty’s third in a row, the 5-1 Flames move within a win of becoming bowl eligible for the fourth-consecutive season.

Liberty outgained UMass on the afternoon, 453-233, jumpstarting the offense after finishing the first quarter with 87 yards on 16 plays.

The Flames missed crossing the 200-yard rushing threshold for the third time this season by six yards, finishing the game with 194 yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Johnathan Bennett led Liberty’s passing attack, completing 9-of-18 passing attempts for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Nate Hampton followed, completing 3-of-5 attempts for 76 yards.

Liberty’s ground game was led by Dae Dae Hunter, who carried the ball 17 times for 78 yards and a touchdown. Shedro Louis finished the night with a career-high three rushing touchdowns, carrying the ball nine times for 50 yards.

Demario Douglas posted his fifth career 100-yard game and second of the season, leading Liberty’s receivers with four catches for 134 yards and a touchdown.

Javon Scruggs paced Liberty’s defensive effort, finishing the game with seven stops, including a 12-yard sack. Liberty, who came into the game ranked No. 9 in the country in sacks (3.40 per game), ended the day with a season-best six sacks.

Staff/Wire

Staff/Wire

Have a story idea or a news tip? Email editor Chris Graham at [email protected]. Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple PodcastsSpotifyPandora and YouTube.

Latest News

Local News, Politics

Verona: Construction of new Augusta County courthouse continues under budget

missing person
Virginia News

Richmond Police searching for missing 59-year-old woman from Henrico

The Richmond Police Department is searching for 59-year-old MaReesa Dawn Jones from Henrico County. Jones last made contact with her family on Feb. 8. Her vehicle was found on the Lee Bridge in Richmond the same day. A caller stated that a black female was standing near the railing of the bridge. It has been...

Rotunda at UVA
Local News, Politics

UVA Board of Visitors to discuss Trump EOs on trans healthcare, immigration, DEI

The UVA Board of Visitors has called a special meeting to address the university and medical center’s compliance with orders by Donald Trump.

child in classroom
Politics, U.S. & World News

Eliminating U.S. Department of Ed: Can we still ensure equal education for all?

acc basketball
Basketball, Sports

ACC Basketball Notebook: We can’t unsee what we saw from Virginia Tech-BC

uva nov 13 graphic
Football, Local News

UVA commits to mid-March release of review into Nov. 13 murders

car accident investigation police rescue
Virginia News

Mecklenburg County: One dead, one seriously injured in crash on Route 58