[ALAFlamesFan]

Looking forward to listening to this one. I expect us to match up pretty well. Maybe we can open a few eyes and get some of the students excited from the jump this season. It would be nice to see the Vines become the FURNACE again like in the 90's.

[ALAFlamesFan]

21-19 LU 6:50 left in 1st half.

[ALAFlamesFan]

37-36 LU at the half. One stat that stands out: Rebounding. VA Tech holds a 19-9 advantage.

[Purple Haize]

Is Twig Newton playing? Yeah I just made that name up because I can’t remember his first name

[ballah09]

It sounds like we will still have issues with rebounding. McGhee looks like he's a force on the defensive side of the ball as well.

Also if we can't get the students and alumni out for Tech then we're in trouble. 2/3 Hokies according to the AoS guys.

[thepostman]

I understand why this isn't televised but I sure wish it was. Seems to be a pretty competitive game for being just a scrimmage.

I hope this gives LU students/fans a reason to return and support this team (and convert a few local tech fans to at least come out and catch a few more games). They deserve it and are in a much better spot than our football program.

[ALAFlamesFan]

Only newcomers to see the floor: Darius and Keenan

[ALAFlamesFan]

45-40 at the 1st media timeout. Rebounding and scoring droughts still an issue. Sounds like we are getting good looks though.

[ALAFlamesFan]

50-42 LU is struggling to score...again...

Cuffee is struggling
GPO and Cabbil are non-factors.

[ALAFlamesFan]

Rebounding is about want to. It is not like VA Tech is that much bigger than us. Hopefully, this is a wake up call. I really expected a little more from us.

[thepostman]

Are they just not boxing out or out of position or what? Obviously effort is important but if you are positioned well and actually box out then it shouldn't be a huge issue.

Just curious.

[ALAFlamesFan]

58-53 VT
Cabbil has starting to pick it up. Gumbs knocked down a shot. Only 38 % shooting for LU but getting better.

[ALAFlamesFan]

70-61 Last media timeout.

This game will give us plenty to work on. Cabbil, Georgie, and Darius a combined 3 for 17 from the field...

[ALAFlamesFan]

86-70 VT FINAL

Some things to work on:

Rebounding: 39-18
VT shot 57% from the floor. So much for our D. UGH.
Guard play. Surprising since this is normally a strength.

I think we will win a few of these big out of conference games. Last year we struggled to shoot in the Vines and I think that was a factor again.

[ballcoach15]

In first 10 minutes of 2nd half, I believe we scored 5 points. Except for 2nd half shooting drought, I thought we looked ok.

It took basketball team until 6:22 remaining, to give up as many points as football yesterday. Good crowd. Probably biggest we will have this season, very few students

[A Sea of Red]

Liberty falls late to Virginia Tech

http://www.aseaofred.com/liberty-falls- ... inia-tech/

[Chippy]

In first 10 minutes of 2nd half, I believe we scored 5 points. Except for 2nd half shooting drought, I thought we looked ok.

It took basketball team until 6:22 remaining, to give up as many points as football yesterday. Good crowd. Probably biggest we will have this season, very few students

Students had to pay to get in. Havin 1 less bathroom, 1 less concession stand, the construction around the Vines and the parking issues is going to a problem for the next 2 years. There was a mile long line for THE concession stand and there were probably only @ 4K at game, at least 1/2 VT fans.

[TH Spangler]

In first 10 minutes of 2nd half, I believe we scored 5 points. Except for 2nd half shooting drought, I thought we looked ok.

It took basketball team until 6:22 remaining, to give up as many points as football yesterday. Good crowd. Probably biggest we will have this season, very few students

Students had to pay to get in.

Donate Made over $37,000 for hurricane relief in Florida. Good job!

[jinxy]

Nice atmosphere. Think both teams held a little in reserve. Rebounding is odd since we were very similar size wise. There were a couple where we didnt box well and a couple bad rolls but again where we vacate to set up d we get very little on offensive glass.

Tech is solid but i dont think they are top 25 without clarke. Robinson is legit, he could easily be 1st team all acc.

Mcghee and gumbs are legit on both ends. I think they along with a healthy homesley with help us several ways. For one they both can creat their own shot and they are both super active on d. Mcghee, man hes as advertised. His shot was off a but but he is anything but a spot shooter. He had fluid motion off screens and nice fadeaways over taller players. They will fall. He has too good of touch and form not too. He and cuffee will really push cabbil and ortiz for time. If either isnt playing well they are going to see a lot more time on the bench.

Thought myo looked really good and confident too. Scottie didnt have his best game but he will be a force.

We were 9 deep and no newton or preston at all.

Think mcdowell will have to shoot well to see a lot of minutes.

Top 8 are going to see the bulk of minutes it would appear unless the matchup calls otherwise.

We got a ton of open 3s to start second half but started cold for first 6 to 7 min and dug a hole we couldnt get out of.

All in all, most talent ive seen since ive followed the program since 03. Also love the class we have coming in.

[ballcoach15]

Concession operations need major overhaul.

[OneHope]

First Liberty Basketball game for me...my daughter is going to LU next fall so we’ve been on campus quite a bit this Fall.. We really enjoyed the game (didn’t have to get any concession but it sounds like a mess. Liked what I did see of the team enough to get season tickets. So I’m all in on this season!

[Cider Jim]

Two newcomers saw a lot of playing time--Keenan Gumbs (grad transfer) and Darius McGhee (freshman)--but I don't think our other 3 freshmen ever got into the game: Newton, Price, and Preston.

[TH Spangler]

Nice atmosphere. Think both teams held a little in reserve. Rebounding is odd since we were very similar size wise. There were a couple where we didnt box well and a couple bad rolls but again where we vacate to set up d we get very little on offensive glass.

Tech is solid but i dont think they are top 25 without clarke. Robinson is legit, he could easily be 1st team all acc.

Mcghee and gumbs are legit on both ends. I think they along with a healthy homesley with help us several ways. For one they both can creat their own shot and they are both super active on d. Mcghee, man hes as advertised. His shot was off a but but he is anything but a spot shooter. He had fluid motion off screens and nice fadeaways over taller players. They will fall. He has too good of touch and form not too. He and cuffee will really push cabbil and ortiz for time. If either isnt playing well they are going to see a lot more time on the bench.

Thought myo looked really good and confident too. Scottie didnt have his best game but he will be a force.

We were 9 deep and no newton or preston at all.

Think mcdowell will have to shoot well to see a lot of minutes.

Top 8 are going to see the bulk of minutes it would appear unless the matchup calls otherwise.

We got a ton of open 3s to start second half but started cold for first 6 to 7 min and dug a hole we couldnt get out of.

All in all, most talent ive seen since ive followed the program since 03. Also love the class we have coming in.

I'll add we shot well from the FT line. Almost 90%.

[Jonathan Carone]

Two newcomers saw a lot of playing time--Keenan Gumbs (grad transfer) and Darius McGhee (freshman)--but I don't think our other 3 freshmen ever got into the game: Newton, Price, and Preston.

Price is redshirting.

[ballcoach15]

I have a question for the basketball gurus:

Why do many, if not most teams fail to "crash offensive boards" ? They just release back on defense once shot is in the air. I noticed yesterday, when we shot ball, everyone other than shooter, were across mid court when ball hit rim or went thru net. On one shot, all 5 players were at mid court when ball hit rim.