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Liberty Defeats Massachusetts 63-21 - Recap

Stephen Calvert's 474-yard performance through the air was the key in Liberty's 63-21 win over Massachusetts on Saturday at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

Liberty won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -23.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 71.5.

Stephen Calvert completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 474 yards for the Flames in the win.

Cam Roberson rushed for 73 yards for Massachusetts, while Gilberto Torres added 52 yards. Andrew Brito threw for 134 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Sadiq Palmer and Jermaine Johnson Jr. had 55 and 35 yards respectively.

Liberty outgained Massachusetts 730-240 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 31-10 by the Flames.

The time of possession battle favored Liberty as their offense was on the field for 30:36, longer than the 29:24 of their opponents.

Liberty heads into a 11 battle against Brigham Young. Massachusetts, meanwhile, will have their next action against Army.