Lynchburg, VA
Sep 14, 2024
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Liberty Flames continued their dominance in Conference USA with a commanding 28-10 victory over the UTEP Miners, improving to 10-0 in conference play and extending their regular-season winning streak to 15 games. The game, held at Williams Stadium in front of 21,805 fans, highlighted strong defensive efforts and effective rushing from Liberty, especially from standout performer Billy Lucas, who scored three rushing touchdowns.
UTEP initially took the lead with a 25-yard field goal by Buzz Flabiano, but Liberty responded swiftly. Billy Lucas’s 12-yard touchdown run gave Liberty an early lead, and he added another from one yard out to extend it to 14-3 by halftime. Skyler Locklear's 60-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Odom in the third quarter briefly narrowed the gap to 14-10, but Liberty's defense and a subsequent 2-yard touchdown by Lucas ensured their control. The game concluded with a Kaidon Salter pass to Tyson Mobley for a 13-yard touchdown, sealing the final score of 28-10.
Buzz Flabiano (UTEP)
Kicked a 25-yard field goal to open the scoring and give UTEP an early 3-0 lead. This play gave the Miners initial hope and energy, setting the pace for the early part of the game.
Billy Lucas (Liberty)
Rushed for a 12-yard touchdown, giving Liberty their first lead of the game at 7-3. The drive was marked by effective ground play and highlighted Liberty's offensive strategy.
Billy Lucas (Liberty)
Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, extending Liberty's lead to 14-3 early in the second quarter. Lucas's ability to punch through the defense underscored his pivotal role in the Flames' offense.
Skyler Locklear (UTEP)
Passed to Kenny Odom for a 60-yard touchdown, cutting Liberty's lead to 14-10. This explosive play momentarily reignited hopes for UTEP and showcased Locklear's deep passing ability.
Billy Lucas (Liberty)
Rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, further extending Liberty’s lead to 21-10. This touchdown came after a methodical 81-yard drive and effectively dampened UTEP's comeback efforts.
Kaidon Salter (Liberty)
Passed to Tyson Mobley for a 13-yard touchdown, sealing the game with a final score of 28-10. This play capped off a dominant performance and crushed any remaining hopes for a UTEP rally.
Dexter Ricks Jr. (Liberty)
Intercepted Skyler Locklear’s pass and returned it 3 yards to the UTEP 24. This turnover directly set up Billy Lucas’s 1-yard touchdown run.
Brenton Williams (Liberty)
Sacked Skyler Locklear for a loss of 3 yards. This sack was part of a series of defensive plays that shut down UTEP's offense in the final quarter.
Billy Lucas (Liberty, RB)
Posted career highs with 104 rushing yards on 21 carries and scored three touchdowns. His efforts accounted for the first 21 points for the Flames and solidified their offensive dominance.
Skyler Locklear (UTEP, QB)
Completed 26 out of 43 passes for 244 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown to Kenny Odom. Despite his two interceptions, Locklear showed resilience and skill in keeping UTEP competitive.
Kaidon Salter (Liberty, QB)
Was efficient under center, completing 15 of 19 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown. His accurate passing kept the offense moving and helped secure Liberty’s victory.
Joseph Carter (Liberty, LB)
Led the Flames’ defense with a career-high 13 tackles and recorded a half sack. His dominant performance was crucial in stifling the UTEP offense.
Buzz Flabiano (UTEP, K)
Scored UTEP’s first points with a 25-yard field goal. His consistency on special teams gave UTEP an early lead and kept them within striking distance.
Kenny Odom (UTEP, WR)
Recorded his first career touchdown with a 60-yard reception, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability and providing a spark for the UTEP offense.
Kory Chapman (UTEP, LB)
Registered 11 tackles and recorded his first full sack in two seasons. He led the defensive effort to contain Liberty’s high-powered offense.
UTEP Miners
3
0
7
0
10
Liberty Flames
7
7
7
7
28
