Liberty (1-0) returns to the Vines Center for the 2019-20
home opener against ETSU (0-1) on Friday at 5 p.m.
The Lady Flames look to win their second consecutive game of
the season. The last time Liberty started the season with a 2-0 record was
during the 2015-16 season.
Liberty captured its first win of the season with a 67-48
victory at Norfolk State on Tuesday. Ashtyn Baker had a career night as she led
Liberty with 19 points. The 5-6 junior guard scored all five field goals from
the 3-point line resulting in a new career high in triples. Emily Lytle (12)
and Bridgette Rettstatt (10) also finished the game as double-figure scorers. Keyen
Green, who missed last season due to injury, scored nine points while leading
the team with 11 rebounds.
ETSU began the season with a 72-68 loss at home against
Tennessee. Erica Haynes-Overton was a dominant force in the game, scoring a
career-high 41 points. The 5-5 junior guard also matched career highs in
rebounds (10) and 3-pointers-made (3).
The Buccaneers lead the Lady Flames 7-6 in the overall
series. The two teams last met on Dec. 4, 2018, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Liberty
came out on top with the 88-76 victory at Brooks Gym.
Previous Game Leaders
Liberty
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| Photo Credit: Liberty Athletics |
Ashtyn Baker (19 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts)
ETSU
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| Photo Credit: ETSU Athletics |
Erica Haynes-Overton (41 pts, 10 rebs, 1 ast, 7 stls)
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