In a back-and-forth affair, Liberty Flames Football defeated New Mexico State 49-35 in the Conference USA Championship at Williams Stadium on Friday, capping off a perfect 13-0 record as a conference newcomer. A crowd of 20,077 was on hand to.
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Coaches, players excited as 2021 Virginia Commonwealth Games return to Lynchburg
Opening ceremonies kicked off at 5:30 p.m.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – A celebration is underway at Liberty University as the 2021 Virginia Commonwealth Games return.
On Friday, the tailgate party kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies set to start at 8 p.m. in the Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility. But even though it’s all good fun, it isn’t the part everyone is looking forward to the most.
“Last year, it was just empty arenas,” said basketball coach Roger Wilson.
Coaches and players alike are more than ready to get out and compete after being sidelined by the pandemic.