Homesley carries Liberty past East Carolina 77-57

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Homesley had 25 points as Liberty routed East Carolina 77-57 on Saturday to remain unbeaten.

Homesley hit 6 of 8 3-pointers.

Darius McGhee had 15 points for Liberty (4-0), playing its first road game.

Jayden Gardner had 26 points on 10 of 15 shooting for the Pirates (1-3). Brandon Suggs added 13 points. Tristen Newton had 10 points.

The Flames led by six at halftime but pushed the lead to 41-28 in less than three minutes when Scottie James scored six of his nine points and McGhee hit a 3-pointer for a comfortable margin the rest of the way.

Liberty plays Navy at home on Tuesday. East Carolina plays Evansville on Friday.