ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Liberty defeated Manhattan 68-56 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at Alumni Hall. The Lady Flames improved to 5-2 while the Lady Jaspers fell to 0-7.

Avery Mills led Liberty with 24 points and eight rebounds. Emmy Stout added a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Lady Flames, who capitalized on a significant free-throw advantage, making 20 attempts from the line.

Despite committing 29 turnovers, Liberty’s efficient shooting and interior presence proved decisive. Manhattan, which forced 13 steals, struggled offensively, shooting just 20 of 65 from the floor in the loss.