How to Watch Liberty Flames vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels: Live Stream or on TV
The Liberty Flames (25-7, 15-3 ASUN) hope to continue a 17-game home win streak when they host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (20-12, 12-6 ASUN) on March 2, 2023.
Liberty won its most recent game versus Bellarmine, 76-56, on Tuesday. Darius McGhee was its leading scorer with 29 points. Eastern Kentucky was victorious in its most recent game against North Alabama, 73-48, on Tuesday. Devontae Blanton starred with 15 points, and also had four boards and one assist.
When is Liberty vs. Eastern Kentucky and when does it start?
This game between the Flames and Colonels will happen on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Liberty vs. Eastern Kentucky
The Flames and Colonels will take to the hardwood at Liberty Arena for this matchup on March 2, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Liberty Flames vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Game Preview
Liberty Stats, Odds & Insights
Liberty has a +489 scoring differential, topping opponents by 15.2 points per game. It is putting up 75.3 points per game to rank 102nd in college basketball and is giving up 60.1 per contest to rank ninth in college basketball.
The Flames put up only 3.4 more points than the Colonels allow (71.9).
Liberty makes 10.7 three-pointers per game (seventh-most in college basketball) at a 37.8% rate (20th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 per game its opponents make at a 34.4% rate.
Offensively, the Flames have fared better at home this season, scoring 79.7 points per game, compared to 71.6 per game when playing on the road.
In its last 10 games, Liberty has been racking up 76.7 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 75.3 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Eastern Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Eastern Kentucky outscores opponents by 5.6 points per game (posting 77.5 points per game, 48th in college basketball, and giving up 71.9 per contest, 239th in college basketball) and has a +179 scoring differential.
The Colonels average 77.5 points, 17.4 more than the Flames give up.
Eastern Kentucky connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (60th in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (206th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make, shooting 32.7% from beyond the arc.
The Colonels average 86.6 points per game at home, and 68.4 away.
In its last 10 games, Eastern Kentucky is scoring 73.6 points per contest, 3.9 fewer points than its season average (77.5).
Flames Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius McGhee | 32 | 22.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 4.6 |
| Sherif Kenny | 1 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Kyle Rode | 32 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Brody Peebles | 32 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Shiloh Robinson | 32 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Colonels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Blanton | 32 | 16.4 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Kalen Williams | 1 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Michael Moreno | 32 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| C.J. Roberts | 1 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Leland Walker | 32 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
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