Jacksonville State vs. Liberty

It's the Conference USA championship game. No. 3 seed Jacksonville State was squeezed by Middle Tennessee State yesterday, 70-68, with three starters topping 31 minutes. Jacksonville State is sixth in the 10-team conference in scoring, while the defense is eighth at defending the 3-pointer (33.1%). Their reward is a matchup against No. 1 seed Liberty. Liberty is second in the conference in scoring (76.5 ppg), No. 1 in shooting (49.1%), and second in 3-point shooting (38.3%). The defense is No. 1 in points given up (62.3 per game), second in shooting allowed (39.8%), and No. 1 at defending beyond the arc (27.8%). Liberty shut down Jacksonville State two weeks ago, 59-55, allowing 36.8% shooting, and led 31-16 at the half. Play Liberty on the moneyline.