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01/17 16:03 CST Cleveland scores 20, Liberty knocks off UTEP 80-69
Cleveland scores 20, Liberty knocks off UTEP 80-69
By The Associated Press
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) --- Zach Cleveland's 20 points helped Liberty defeat UTEP
80-69 on Saturday.
Cleveland also contributed six rebounds, three steals and four blocks for the
Flames (15-3, 7-0 Conference USA). Brett Decker Jr. went 8 of 16 from the field
(3 of 6 from 3-point range) to add 20 points. Colin Porter went 5 of 8 from the
field (3 of 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points. The Flames picked
up their ninth straight win.
The Miners (6-12, 2-5) were led in scoring by Elijah Jones, who finished with
21 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. UTEP also got 20 points and seven
assists from Caleb Blackwell. Kaseem Watson had 12 points.
Liberty led UTEP at the half, 41-38, with Decker (14 points) its high scorer
before the break. Porter's free throw with 15:49 left in the second half gave
Liberty the lead for good at 50-49.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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