Your guide to six early-season 2021-22 college basketball tournaments
The fields for six early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to each ESPN-aired event.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
23-6, 1st in ASUN
- 11/25L 77-64
- 11/26W 84-73
- 11/28W 78-62
- 11/29L 56-52
- 12/3W 78-62
- 12/5BLUW 86-64
- 12/9L 69-60
- 12/12CIUW 73-26
- 12/12CARUCANC
- 12/15W 82-52
- 12/16CARVW 91-38
- 12/17RGNTCANC
- 12/19VAWCANC
- 12/22W 108-65
- 1/1L 77-70
- 1/2W 66-50
- 1/8W 69-63
- 1/9W 76-47
- 1/15L 65-59
- 1/16W 68-58
- 1/29W 59-54
- 1/30W 64-58
- 2/5PPD
- 2/5LBCW 90-49
- 2/6PPD
- 2/12W 73-61
- 2/13W 80-60
- 2/20PPD
- 2/21PPD
- 2/22W 74-54
- 2/23W 74-54
- 2/26CANC
- 2/27W 94-78
- 3/4W 69-59
- 3/5W 77-64
- 3/7W 79-75
- 3/194L 69-60
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No. 4 Oklahoma State survives No. 13 Liberty 69-60 in NCAA
— Cade Cunningham vowed to lead Oklahoma State to a strong run through the NCAA Tournament. The freshman All-American didn't have an explosive debut, but did just enough to lead the Cowboys to a 69-60 victory over Liberty on Friday night in a Midwest...
Liberty punches early ticket as final foe ineligible
Liberty clinched the Atlantic Sun's automatic berth since its opponent in the final, North Alabama, is ineligible to make the NCAA tournament because it hasn't completed its mandated four-year transition requirement from Division II to Division I.
Preston leads Liberty over Stetson 77-64 in Atlantic Sun
— Chris Parker scored 16 points and Blake Preston had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Liberty to a 77-64 win over Stetson in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament semifinals on Friday.
McGhee scores 16 to lead Liberty over Kennesaw State in ASUN
— Darius McGhee had 16 points as Liberty topped Kennesaw State 69-59 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament on Thursday.
McGhee scores 34, Liberty tops Bellarmine to win A-Sun
— Darius McGhee had a career-high 34 points as Liberty stretched its winning streak to nine games and captured the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship with a 94-78...
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McGhee scores 24 to lift Liberty past North Alabama 74-54
— Darius McGhee had 24 points as Liberty stretched its win streak to eight games, romping past North Alabama 74-54 on Tuesday.
McGhee scores 29 to lead Liberty over North Alabama 74-54
— Darius McGhee had a career-high 29 points as Liberty won its seventh consecutive game, romping past North Alabama 74-54 on Monday.
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McGhee scores 22 to lead Liberty over North Florida 80-60
— Darius McGhee had 22 points as Liberty easily defeated North Florida 80-60 on Saturday.
Preston leads Liberty past North Florida 73-61
— Blake Preston had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Liberty to a 73-61 win over North Florida on Friday night.
McGhee scores 25 to lift Liberty past Jacksonville 64-58
— Darius McGhee had a career-high 25 points as Liberty beat Jacksonville 64-58 on Saturday night.
Parker scores 18 to carry Liberty over Jacksonville 59-54
— Chris Parker registered 18 points as Liberty narrowly beat Jacksonville 59-54 on Friday night.
Parker scores 12 to carry Liberty over Stetson 68-58
— Chris Parker scored 12 points and three others added 11 each as Liberty defeated Stetson 68-58 on Saturday.
Jones scores 21 to carry Stetson past Liberty 65-59
— Christiaan Jones had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Stetson defeated Liberty 65-59 on Friday night.
McGhee scores 12 to lead Liberty past Kennesaw State 76-47
— Darius McGhee scored 12 points as Liberty won its eighth consecutive home game, rolling past Kennesaw State 76-47 on Saturday.
Preston carries Liberty past Kennesaw State 69-63
— Blake Preston posted 17 points as Liberty extended its home winning streak to seven games, defeating Kennesaw State 69-63 on Friday night.
McGhee, Rode lift Liberty over Lipscomb 66-50
— Darius McGhee had 18 points and seven rebounds as Liberty topped Lipscomb 66-50 on Saturday. Kyle Rode added 12 points for the Flames, and Chris Parker chipped in 8 points.
Asadullah scores 24 to lead Lipscomb over Liberty 77-70
— Ahsan Asadullah had 24 points as Lipscomb defeated Liberty 77-70 on Friday in the first Atlantic Sun Conference matchup of the season for both teams.
McGhee scores 20 to lead Liberty over Alcorn St. 108-65
— Darius McGhee had 20 points and Liberty easily defeated Alcorn State 108-65 on Tuesday.
Preston carries Liberty past South Carolina State 82-52
— Blake Preston recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds to lift Liberty to an 82-52 win over South Carolina State on Tuesday night.
Mark Smith scores 17, Missouri gets past Liberty 69-60
— Mark Smith scored 12 of his 17 points after halftime, Dru Smith added 14 points and Missouri turned back Liberty 69-60 on Wednesday night.
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McGhee lifts Liberty past Bluefield College 86-64
— Darius McGhee hit five 3-pointers, scored 21 points and Liberty easily defeated NAIA member Bluefield College 86-64 on Saturday.
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2020-21 ASUN Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 11-2 | - | 23-6 |
| Bellarmine | 10-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Lipscomb | 9-6 | 3 | 15-12 |
| North Florida | 6-6 | 4.5 | 8-15 |
| North Alabama | 7-8 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 4-5 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Stetson | 7-9 | 5.5 | 12-15 |
| Jacksonville | 5-9 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-13 | 10 | 5-19 |
Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game74.4108th
Rebounds Per Game33.5289th
Assists Per Game15.846th
Points Allowed60.0
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 1-5 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 5 |