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Flames Down WKU 30-24 - Match Report

WKU was unable to contain Malik Willis on Saturday and the result was a 30-24 Week 3 loss against the Flames.

Liberty was the ATS victor, as they covered the +14.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 51.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Malik Willis rushed for 168 yards, while Joshua Mack added 100 yards in the win. CJ Yarbrough and Kevin Shaa added 53 and 22 receiving yards respectively.

Tyrrell Pigrome rushed for 62 yards for WKU, while Gaej Walker added 34 yards. Tyrrell Pigrome threw for 193 yards for the Hilltoppers, while receivers Mitchell Tinsley and Craig Burt Jr. had 69 and 45 yards respectively.

WKU was outgained by Liberty 487-291 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-18 by the Flames.

WKU lost the time of possession battle 34:59-25:01, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Liberty heads into a 4 battle against FIU. WKU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.