Rashad Jennings rushed for a career high and Matt Bevins nailed a 24 yard field goal as time expired to give the Flames a 31-28 victory at Stambaugh Stadium. This is the first win for Liberty over Youngstown State since 1991. This is a big win for Liberty as it gives them two wins over teams from auto-bid conferences (They defeated Western Carolina from the Southern Conference two weeks ago).
Stars of the Game:
1. Rashad Jennings- Career high in rushing yards for the senior and helped the Flames get back in the game after getting down early
2. Matt Bevins The true freshman in his first game as the full time kicker was a cool customer even though he attempted zero game winning kicks while in high school.
Stats of note: Jennings: 29 carries-220 yards-3 TDs, Brock Smith 15-23 151 yards- 2 INT, Bevins: 4-4 PAT, 1-1 FG (GW 24 Yd FG)
The Flames wont have a lot of time to celebrate this victory as they will be packing up (along with the Liberty University Marching Band AND this blog writer) and heading down to Conway, SC to face rival Coastal Carolina to open their defense of the Big South Conference title they won last fall. I'll have my preview of the game tomorrow.
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1 comment:
Hey I know it is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! GREAT JOB! Thaty is such a big win for u guys:) I am soooo happy(im not even it college:) but when I am I am going to Liberty)
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