JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — Kaden Metheny scored 24 points to guide Liberty to an 81-78 comeback victory over Jacksonville State in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

The Flames trailed 34-27 at halftime but erupted for 54 second-half points to overtake the Gamecocks. Liberty shot 56% from the floor, including 11 of 25 from 3-point range.

Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led Jacksonville State with 21 points. JaCoby Hill added 16 for the Gamecocks.

Liberty improved to 24-5 overall. Jacksonville State fell to 14-15. Attendance was 1,573.