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CBE Hall of Fame Classic - Liberty Defeats South Carolina 78-62 - Recap
Liberty got 18 points from Kyle Rode as they ran past South Carolina 78-62 on Saturday at T-Mobile Center.
Bettors who backed Liberty were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.5 at sportsbooks.
Keegan McDowell had 13 points for Liberty and Elijah Cuffee chipped in with 13 points. Chris Parker had 5 assists for them, while Keegan McDowell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
South Carolina got a 12-point performance from AJ Lawson, who was supported by 10 points from Keyshawn Bryant. Trae Hannibal had 2 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Keyshawn Bryant grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Liberty were victorious, as the score was 43-27 at the break.
Liberty had a 27-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Liberty heads into a battle against Siena. South Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.