LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - Darius McGhee's 22 points helped Liberty defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-59 on Friday night.

McGhee added six assists for the Flames (5-3). Brody Peebles scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Kyle Rode was 4 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) to finish with 12 points.

Ahamadou Fofana led the Hawks (3-5) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and two steals. Da'Shawn Phillip added 12 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore. In addition, Zion Styles had eight points, six rebounds and four assists.