Liberty player exits game early in fourth quarter during 98-97 loss

A Liberty player left Sunday’s game with 3:42 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return to the court. The player watched the final minutes from the bench while a rookie entered the lineup. The team lost 98-97.

Performance details The player recorded two points on one-of-three shooting, three rebounds, two assists and two turnovers. No field-goal attempts came in the first half. The total marked the player’s fewest field-goal attempts since June 24, 2021. The team was outscored by seven points while the player was on the floor.

Coach and player comments A coach said the late-game decision was unrelated to injury and that the player is regaining comfort on the court. The player stated the last few games felt good physically and described efforts to stay aggressive without forcing shots. A teammate noted the player is adjusting to a system that differs from previous years.