In American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Friday, Dec. 17, East Carolina fell to Liberty in the Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout.

Liberty 74, East Carolina 64 - Box Score
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- (AP) — Darius McGhee scored 27 points as Liberty defeated East Carolina 74-64 on Friday.

Shiloh Robinson had 14 points and nine rebounds for Liberty (7-4). Kyle Rode added 12 points and five assists. Blake Preston had 10 points.

Vance Jackson had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Tristen Newton added 15 points for the Pirates (8-3), whose four-game winning streak was snapped. J.J. Miles scored 11 points.