Liberty Routs Boyce 113-54 in Basketball
Cooper Campbell led Liberty with 21 points as the Flames built a 51-19 halftime lead on their way to a lopsided win.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Liberty defeated Boyce 113-54 in basketball on November 7, 2026. Liberty took the lead with 19:46 remaining in the first half and never trailed again, ending the game with a 1-1 season record.
Why it matters
The lopsided result gives Liberty an early statement win in a season that is only two games old. The margin reflects a balanced Liberty attack that put five players in double figures.
Cooper Campbell scored 21 points with six assists and three steals, while Cobi Campbell added 18 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Liberty's 51-19 halftime margin was built on 11 first-half points from Zander Carter.
The players
Liberty University
Liberty is a private Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, whose athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Cooper Campbell
Cooper Campbell is a Liberty guard who led the team in scoring with 21 points in the win over Boyce.
The details
Liberty took the lead with 19:46 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Boston Boike led Boyce with 17 points, while Andrew Thomas added nine points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Liberty defeated Boyce 113-54.
Friday: Liberty hosts North Carolina Central.
Season Trajectory
Liberty opens its season at 1-1 with a commanding win over an opponent that could not keep pace after the first media timeout. The result offers an early read on the depth Liberty will bring to a schedule that includes a home date with North Carolina Central on Friday.
Fantasy managers tracking Cooper Campbell and Cobi Campbell now have an early read on Liberty's guard production after the 21- and 18-point performances. Liberty's next home game against North Carolina Central on Friday will show whether the early scoring balance holds.
The takeaway
Liberty's balanced scoring and early lead suggest a team with depth across its rotation. Watching how that depth performs against stronger opposition will be the key test in the weeks ahead.
What happens next
Liberty hosts North Carolina Central on Friday, the team's next scheduled game.
Further reading
For more on Liberty's season, see Lynchburg Basketball coverage.
