Liberty basketball teams win Conference USA titles
Liberty University's men's and women's basketball teams both won their first Conference USA titles on Saturday, securing spots in the NCAA Tournaments. The men's team defeated Jacksonville State 79-67, improving their season record to 28-6. The women's team triumphed over Middle Tennessee 53-48, ending the Blue Raiders' two-year championship streak. Liberty's women, now 26-6, will make their first NCAA appearance since 2018. Both teams will participate in selection show viewing parties on March 16 at Liberty Arena. The men's show starts at 6 p.m., followed by the women's at 8 p.m.