The "Battle" Of Lynchburg

[lustudentrep]

The big Lychburg rivalry is starting tonight, or as our boys at prototype have deemd the "Battle of Lynchburg"...I think our boys will def. win tonight, question is by how much? Im giving us 86-58

[LUconn]

www.lynchburg.edu/athletics/web%20photos/2005-06%20men's%20bball/team.jpg

0-6

These guys are bad, even by their league's standards. They have exactly 3 black guys. Possibly 3.5, I can't tell what one of them is. They have an average height of about 6'1"


If one of these honkies doesn't get dunked on I'll be very disappointed.

www.lynchburg.edu/athletics/sports/basketball_m/roster.htm

Also, apparently they have 22 peole on the roster. I guess they won't have to worry about tired legs.



LC Hornets: Brookville Bees:


edited because the large picture was making the thread very annoying to read

[bigsmooth]

check yourself luconn. this kind of crap is uncalled for "Possibly 3.5, I can't tell what one of them is." it may be tongue and cheek for you, but i call that a bit offensive!

[PittLU]

We should eat them alive.

[LUconn]

Well, I try to be offensive as possible. I added the .5 as I was unsure. Not saying he was half and half. But I did notice you weren't offended by my use of "Honkey".

[ATrain]

Personally I don't care if anyone calls me honkey, cracker, crakuh, whateva...ANYWAY, BACK ON TOPIC:

"We own Lynchburg" *clap clap clap clap clap* 83-50.

[krh44]

Good Crowd tonight. I was surprised that at the nonstudents section though. I thought we struggled early. Looked up at one point and we were only up 6. We finally started to pull away at halftime. We controlled 2nd half and hit some shots. They hit some 3s(prayers) that kept them from getting totally blown out of the gym. Hubbard looks good despite the missed dunk. Smith had a nice dunk at the end to gym getting the foul as well. Blair played the game w/out him feeling like he had to take every shot. A lot of talent hopefully they will come together sooner than later.

[SCAR]

The community was probably at the Living Christmas Tree tonight.

[krh44]

Lynchburg College Men’s Basketball
For Immediate Release -12/2/05 - #140

LC Men Fall to D-I Liberty University 84-50

BOX SCORE

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Liberty University Flames defeated the LC men’s basketball team 84-50 Friday night in non-conference action from the Vines Center on the LU campus.

Lynchburg (0-7) trailed by five with 5:15 showing in the first half, but a 17-4 run by the Flames over the closing seconds of the first half sent LU into the locker room with a 18 point advantage. Liberty scored the first six points out of the break and cruised to the victory.

Pete Manos, Jr. (Miami, FL./Avon Old Farms) led the way for LC, scoring 18 points and grabbing six rebounds, both team highs. Matt Sweeney (Hollywood, MD/Leonardtown) scored 12 points on 5-8 shooting from the field, while David Sheaffer (Charlottesville, VA/Albemarle) chipped in with eight points.

Liberty was paced by Larry Blair and Anthony Smith, both of whom scored 18 points for the Flames (2-3). Damien Hubbard added 15 points, Eric Bigby scored 12 points and Rell Porter posted seven points and a game-high 11 boards for LU.

The Hornets are back in action tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Greensboro, NC for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) game with Guilford College. Tip-off with the Quakers set for 3 p.m.

[bigsmooth]

i personally do not use any of that type of language, and i do not call white people" honkey".you should just be a bit more careful of what you say.

[Sly Fox]

I agree wholeheartedly with bigsmooth on this topic. The 3.5 was certainly unnecessary and rather rude.

Running smack about a team's abilities is one thing, bringing their racial makeup into play is out of line.

All that said, I'm glad we drilled them last night. Somehow I feel there are some in the local media who will be talking about how LC had an off night.

[Chris Lang]

Uh, not really Sly.

www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA%2FMGArticle%2FLNA_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128768504333&path=!sports

Head injury fails to prevent Blair from leading Flames past Hornets
By Chris Lang
Lynchburg News & Advance
Saturday, December 3, 2005


Larry Blair’s head was wrapped tightly in wide strips of gauze. He was still smarting from the three stitches he took after a nasty fall Wednesday night at Longwood. He was bandaged like a trauma patient.

It didn’t effect his game much.

Blair was his typical, unstoppable self in Liberty University’s 84-50 rout of Lynchburg College at the Vines Center Friday night.

He stepped into passing lanes for steals, darted down the floor for transition baskets and spotted up for 3-pointers. The thick swath of bandages didn’t slow him down.

“It hasn’t been too serious,” said Blair, who scored 18 points. “It hasn’t caused me any trouble. No headaches or nothing.”

Blair will very likely become the 19th Flame to score 1,000 career points Tuesday when Liberty plays Buffalo at Vines Center. He needs three points against the Bulls to reach the mark.

Behind Blair’s energy, the Flames took command of the cross-town battle midway through a sloppy first half. Liberty (2-3) led just 9-7 after Matthew Sweeney’s basket with 11:47 left in the first half. Blair hit a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 run, giving the Flames a 17-7 lead.

The Hornets (0-7) drew within 26-21 thanks to the sizzling shooting of Pete Manos, who scored 10 points in a 3:40 stretch of the first, but the Flames countered with an 11-0 run to put the game out of reach.

Liberty led 43-25 at halftime and stretched the edge to 36 in the second half.

The Flames generally schedule a couple of non-Division I home games each season, but this was the first time the two Lynchburg institutions, located six miles apart, met on the hardwood.

Athletically, the Hornets were overmatched. But Lynchburg coach John Swickrath was able to take some positives out of Friday’s game.

Four of LC’s first six losses were by 10 points or less, including two one-point defeats.

The Hornets competed well in stretches against the Flames, but couldn’t sustain it enough to seriously challenge for the win.

“We as a coaching staff can look at this game and say, ‘Guys, when you were trying to do what we were asking you to do, you did a lot of good things,’” LC coach John Swickrath said. “When we executed what we wanted to do, we looked good.”

Liberty showed some progress, too, two nights after an ugly loss at Longwood.

The Flames entered the game shooting 29 percent from 3-point range. They hit a season-best nine 3s against the Hornets with Blair, Anthony Smith, Doug Stewart, Evan Risher and Damien Hubbard all connecting.

Smith, a freshman, scored 18 points in 21 minutes, making 5 of 11 field goals and 4 of 6 3-pointers. He showed an ability to take the ball to the basket and score from the outside and played passionately on defense. Smith had four steals.

He also provided some theatrics for the 3,339 Vines Center fans.

In the closing minute, Smith cleanly picked a Lynchburg College pass and raced down the floor for a thundering one-handed dunk while being fouled. Smith screamed and smiled while riling up the LU bench after the dunk.

“Emotion can take you a long way,” Smith said. “It can get you to play hard. It can get your confidence up. It’s a good thing.”

Risher, clearly enamored with the display of emotion, went to congratulate his teammate. Only Smith chest bumped him so hard that Risher fell backward onto the court.

“Aw, he was just clownin’,” Blair said with a chuckle.

Swickrath and Flames coach Randy Dunton each showed interest in continuing the new crosstown series. The schools are already working on setting a date for a game at Vines Center next season.

“I’m all for playing a non (Division I) that builds community support,” Dunton said. “It serves both programs and helps both programs get better.”

NOTES: Manos led the Hornets with 18 points and hit 4 of 7 3-pointers. “When he’s on, he’s on. He’s a great ballplayer for us,” Swickrath said. … Liberty forward Jeremy Eck didn’t play because of severe back pain. His back began tightening up Wednesday at Longwood. “Aleve and Motrin can’t touch it,” Dunton said. … The Flames shot 17-for-33 from the free-throw line. … Liberty outrebounded LC 50-38.

[Sly Fox]

I wasn't referring to you, Chris. There are severa other local media in town with a LC fixation and distaste for all things associated with LU.

[Chris Lang]

Interesting, Sly. I honestly don't watch enough of WSET to get a gauge of how much they cover the other schools. I probably should watch more. I don't listen to local radio at all. (Sorry givemethemic).

[krh44]

WSET had no highlights of the game last night.

[PAmedic]

The Flames shot 17-for-33 from the free-throw line.

WOW: anyone else have an issue with THAT ONE? I'm betting Coach Dunton does. Just making 75% of those woulda been another 8 points. it didn't matter this time but I bet you that bites them in the rear on another night.

[elicoolbreeze]

I made the trek down to Lynchburg for the weekend and watched this game. Our defense is not what it needs to be as Lynchburg College got too many open looks at the basket. Anthony Smith may be on the verge of breaking out as he was impressive along with Eric Bigby who whenever he touched the ball took it strong to the hoop. Our offense was a little sloppy and needs our point guard to penetrate and dish to open up better scoring possibilities.

It was great to meet a few of you guys who post on this board. Being more specific I had a great time talking to Scar and getting to meet Coach Dunton personally. It just so happens that a recruit came down from New York to attend the game as well. He is a big guy who plays the power forward position and will hopefully help fill a much needed position. The Flames are going to be a very good team next year if this guy from NY along with Armon Jones take the court.

[Sly Fox]

We need more Texans.

[SCAR]

Eli, it was great seeing you too. I always enjoy seeing fellow Firehouse members at the game. I am sure I will be seeing LUConn, Jimflamesfan Sportscritic and others in the Vines this year as well. Don't be a stranger. Holla at your boy SCAR!...

[El Scorcho]

Anyone else notice that libertyflames.com has the Lynchburg game listed as a loss? True story.

[PAmedic]

elicoolbreeze said:

It just so happens that a recruit came down from New York to attend the game as well. He is a big guy who plays the power forward position and will hopefully help fill a much needed position. The Flames are going to be a very good team next year if this guy from NY along with Armon Jones take the court.

I hear bad news re: this prospect. Evidently we wouldn't provide some "extra curriculars" to his family so they pulled the kid off the table, took their marbles and went home. Too bad- he was apparently a playa. Its a shame but thats the ugly side of the business of MBB at D1 level these days.

[PAmedic]

and no I'm not revealing my source on that one- so don't ask. But I don't post what I'm not sure of.

[Sly Fox]

There's no need going into the details of why a player isn't coming. Let's just move on.

[grmjer]

Well, it's a win. That game should have recieved top coverage in the Burg - it's crazy that it didn't. Obviously, we have work to do, but I understand that our team has great guys with a strong work ethic. We'll see how it all develops. Go Flames ! - and there are a lot of twists and turns in the recruiting process.

[PAmedic]

sumner said:

There's no need going into the details of why a player isn't coming. Let's just move on.

ya know- I used to agree, but we have so many know-it-all reactionary fly by nighters jumping in and out, that I guarantee w/out an explanation, you woulda been hearing how "Dunton blew another one" or "Dunton loses more talent" or "Dunton can't recruit".

sometime we gotta defend our own- when possible. I'm not gonna harp on it, but the character of some of these families does come into question. Enough said though, I agree. We need to leave this to point back to if it comes up, though. THANKS SLY!

[PAmedic]

back to the subject at hand:

Flames Pick Up Second-Straight Home Victory With Dominating Effort Over Hornets

December 2, 2005 · Lynchburg, Va.

The Flames placed four players in double figures, including a pair of 18-point performances by Larry Blair and Anthony Smith, en route to an 84-50 victory over cross-town opponent Lynchburg College, Friday evening, at the Vines Center.

Both teams struggled out of the gates as the two squads combined to connect on just 2-of-15 attempts from the field in the opening five minutes of the contest. However, a jumper by Blair (Jr., G, Charlotte, N.C.) at the 14:17 mark seemed to spark the Flames’ offense as Liberty strung together a 14-5 run that was capped off by a basket by Damien Hubbard (Jr., G/F, Boyce, Va.) to give Liberty (2-3) a 17-7 lead with 10:22 left to play in the first half.

The lead remained the same for the next several minutes until Lynchburg (0-7) outscored the Flames, 8-3, over a three-minute span and pulled within five points, 26-21, on a pair of free throws by David Sheaffer at the 5:15 mark.

But the Flames responded by scoring 17 of the last 21 points of the opening period and headed into the locker room with a 43-25 halftime lead, thanks in part to shooting 51.6 percent from the field (16-of-31), while holding the Hornets to just 33.3 percent shooting (10-of-33) in the opening half.

The Flames continued to extend their advantage over the first few minutes of the second half as a put-back by Rell Porter (So., F, Pittsburg, Texas) gave Liberty a 49-25 lead at the 17:44 mark of the final period.

Liberty’s advantage continued to hover around 20 points over the next nine minutes until a tip-in by Matthew Sweeney trimmed the lead back to 15 points, 60-45, at the 8:53 mark. However, the Flames outscored the Hornets 24-3 over the next seven minutes to seal their second-straight home victory of the season.

Liberty was paced by Blair and Smith (Fr., G, Plano, Texas) with 18 points each, with Blair going 8-of-15 from the field with nine assists, while Smith was 5-for-11 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from behind the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the line.

“I thought we had a great positive attitude tonight and I was glad to see Anthony Smith have a good evening,” commented head coach Randy Dunton. “We really needed him to get started shooting wise. So from that standpoint, I thought we made progress.”

“I really like what this series does for the community,” continued Dunton. “We had over 3,000 people in the Vines Center tonight and it was a great environment. Hopefully that will continue into the rest of the season.”

The 18-point performance by Blair helped the guard inch ever so close to his 1,000th career point mark as the junior stands on the verge of becoming the school’s 19th member of the 1,000 career points club as he currently has 997 points in his career.

Blair and Smith were followed by Hubbard, who had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Eric Bigby (Jr., F, Meade, Md.) added 12 points and a season-high nine boards.

The Hornets were led by Pete Manos, who scored a team-best 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, including 3-of-7 from behind the arc, while Sweeney came off the bench to net 12 points on a 5-of-8 performance from the floor.

The Flames will play their final home game of the calendar year on Tuesday when they host Buffalo in the Vines Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. and the athletic department will be accepting canned food items at the doors as part of a Christmas food drive, sponsored by CampusSERV.

[PAmedic]

this kid is gonna be good (I just like the fact that he converts FREE THROWS)


Anthony Smith was one of
two players to net 18 points
in the Flames' 84-50 victory
over Lynchburg College on
Friday evening.

...Smith was 5-for-11 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from behind the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the line.

[jcmanson]

Is it just me or does A-Smith in the face look like a young boy?