Late Cleveland Jumper Lifts Liberty Over New Mexico State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Interstat) — Zach Cleveland hit a jump shot at the buzzer Wednesday night to give Liberty a 77-75 victory over New Mexico State at the Pan American Center. The Flames, who trailed 32-30 at halftime, rallied behind 19 points from JJ Harper and 18 from Kaden Metheny. The Aggies were led by Jemel Jones with 23 points and Julius Mims with 21. Liberty improved to 21-3 overall and in Conference USA play, while New Mexico State fell to 11-13. The Flames won despite being outscored 40-30 in the paint, as they forced nine turnovers and hit 11 three-pointers.