ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — In an exciting matchup on Friday night, Liberty emerged victorious against Louisiana with a score of 89-69, powered by Kaden Metheny’s impressive performance of 20 points.

Metheny showcased his shooting prowess, hitting 7 of 10 attempts and converting 4 out of 6 from three-point range. The Flames, now holding a record of 5-1, also benefited from Zach Cleveland’s contributions, who contributed 12 points, went a perfect 4 for 4 from the field, and collected seven rebounds alongside eight assists. Taelon Peter also played a key role, scoring 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting, including a successful three-pointer.

For the Ragin’ Cajuns, who fell to a 1-4 record, Christian Wright stood out as the top scorer with 21 points. Teammate Koron Davis added 13 points to the effort, while Kyndall Davis chipped in with 10 points and four assists.

Liberty began the game strong, leading 45-32 at halftime, thanks in part to Cleveland’s nine-point contribution in the first half. They continued to dominate in the second half, pushing the lead to 60-37 after an impressive 15-2 run. Metheny took control during this period, scoring 16 points and helping secure the win for his team.