LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) Larry Blair scored 38 points and Rell Porter had 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead Liberty to a 83-80 win over High Point on Tuesday night.<br>
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The Flames (4-8, 1-0 Big South Conference) led 37-33 going into the second half. A tip-in by Issa Konare put the Panthers (7-4, 0-1) up 71-66 with 4:34 remaining in the game.<br>
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Liberty answered back, tying the game 76-76 with 2:12 remaining on a free-throw shot by Eric Bigby. Akeem Scott's layup with 37 seconds remaining put High Point ahead 80-79.<br>
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A 3-pointer by Blair gave the Flames a 82-80 lead with 21 seconds remaining. Damien Hubbard then scored one of two free throws with five seconds remaining.<br>
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Konare led High Point with 25 points and 13 rebounds, Arizona Reid had 21, and Scott added 13<br>
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The loss snapped High Point's four-game win streak.<br>
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