Facing its toughest test of the young season on Wednesday in Raleigh, Liberty (2-1) suffered its first setback, falling to NC State (3-1), 71-47.
The game was much closer than the final score indicated as the Wolfpack went on a game-changing 20-0 run to close the game and push the contest out of reach for the visiting Lady Flames. During the run, Liberty was held scoreless over the final 8:11 of game action.
Liberty stayed within single digits of NC State throughout the first half, closing the first half on a 6-0 run while holding the Wolfpack without a field goal over the final 4:06. The Flames trailed at intermission, 28-25, overcoming four turnovers in the first two minutes of the contest. Sophia Gregory paced the Flames with 9 points and 4 rebounds in the opening half…