Flames roll over the Crimson Tide in weekend hockey series Friday, Feb. 9 Peter Gooch The Liberty Flames men’s hockey team continued an impressive streak of dominance by defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide, 7-2, during the first-ever Star Wars Night at the LaHaye Ice Center Feb. 9. As the Flames eased their way toward a 14th consecutive win, fans were […]
Read moreLocker Room Talk is a company that helps with the recruiting process for high school students. According to its website, it is “a platform that aims to keep the college recruiting process honest and easy.” Liberty men’s tennis player Max Borcuti began an internship with them early in January and said he has already learned so much and feels he […]
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The Liberty University men’s basketball team (16-11, 7-7) surged ahead Saturday, Feb. 10, to defeat the Gardner-Webb University Runnin’ Bulldogs (12-15, 7-7) with a score of 77-65. The Runnin’ Bulldogs put up a fight for all 40 minutes of the game, but could not keep up with Liberty’s balanced offense. The Flames had four players scoring in the double digits, […]
Read moreWe’re just a few days away from the NBA All-Star break and this season has been filled with thrilling play, eventful storylines and of course, pettiness. One of the most exciting storylines to follow has been the NBA Rookie of the Year race, but before we take a look at the candidates, let’s review some of the best NBA drama: […]
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Liberty football announced the signing of eight more players to its 2018 recruiting class on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Including the 19 recruits who signed in December 2017, Liberty’s total number of new signees is 27. The 2018 recruiting class is the first under the new college football national signing day rule, which gives recruits the option of choosing whether they […]
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Extending their home win streak, the Liberty Flames Division 1 men’s hockey team took to the ice and captured the victory, dominating Western Michigan 4-0 Saturday night, Feb. 3, at the LaHaye Ice Center. After a squeaking past the Broncos 4-3 Friday, the Flames put on a commanding performance against the same team a night later to extend their home […]
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Liberty Men’s Hockey notched its 12th straight victory Friday, Feb. 2, against Western Michigan in the first matchup in the program’s history. Liberty also won its 14th of its last 15 games and claimed the ESCHL regular season title last week. Liberty’s stingy defense and dominant power-play performance were two keys to the victory Friday night. The Flames scored on […]
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Having never trailed throughout the match, the Liberty University men’s basketball team took home an impressive win over Winthrop University 77-61 Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Vines Center. Liberty (14-10, 5-6 Big South) played with a noteworthy effort to drop Winthrop (13-9, 7-4 Big South) for the second time this season, sweeping them for the first time since 2003-04. The […]
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Last season, the Liberty women’s lacrosse team finished with a 6-13 overall record, and a 4-3 conference landing them in fourth place in the Big South. This season the team looks to change their standings, by focusing on what the team calls The Team 10. “We focus on 10 things to help build each other up,” sophomore Grace Fletcher said. […]
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Friday, Feb. 2 Game Nathaniel Chambers Liberty Men’s Hockey notched its 12th straight victory Friday, Feb. 2, against Western Michigan in the first matchup in the program’s history. Liberty also won its 14th of its last 15 games and claimed the ESCHL regular season title last week. Liberty’s stingy defense and dominant power-play performance were two keys to the victory […]
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The Liberty Lady Flames basketball team lengthened its dominant seven-game home win streak to eight games by defeating the Presbyterian Blue Hose 63-55. The game was highlighted by the Lady Flames second half offensive post dominance which was composed of forwards Keyen Green and KK Barbour. The Blue Hose (7-15) entered the Vines Center with the intention of dousing the […]
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Senior breaststroke and individual medley specialist Prudence Rooker will officially be a “swammer” as of Feb. 17. Currently a member of Liberty Women’s Swimming and Diving, Rooker and the rest of the team will compete in the Costal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Conference Championships at University of Georgia. The end of this meet will mean the end of an era […]
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The Lady Flames softball team has set its sights on another stellar season after winning its first National Invitational Softball Championship at the end of the 2017 season in the spring semester. Junior pitcher Julia DiMartino was selected as the Big South Preseason Pitcher of the Year and sophomore catcher Amber Bishop was named the Big South Preseason Player of […]
Read moreUnderdog, [uhn-der-dawg] noun. – a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict. (dictionary.com) Prior to the 2017 NFL season, outside of Eagles fans, little to no one believed the Eagles (who finished last season dead last in the division at 7-9) would win the NFC East, let alone claim the best record in the NFL. After […]
Read more“I just signed your death warrant,” Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said after sentencing Larry Nassar to 175 years in prison. Nassar was a Michigan State University doctor and the USA Gymnastics national team doctor, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting 156 women over 26 years. I think the only thing more troubling than hearing about a man molesting 156 […]
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