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Liberty beat Louisiana Tech 72–56 at Louisiana Tech on Jan 8, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  LIB | 34 | 38 | 72 |
  LT | 27 | 29 | 56 |
Liberty FlamesLouisiana Tech Bulldogs| LIB | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cleveland | 35 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4-9 | 0-0 |
| Colin Porter | 34 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4-10 | 1-3 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 33 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 6-12 | 3-6 |
| Kaden Metheny | 31 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-7 |
| JJ Harper | 28 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-4 |
| Josh Smith | 23 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Zander Carter | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Zander Yates | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Ryan Jones Jr. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Drew Grimes | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 36 | 13 | 25-54 | 9-24 |
| LT | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Dudley | 36 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 7-14 | 3-5 |
| Avery Thomas II | 28 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2-9 | 1-5 |
| AJ Bates | 26 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3-13 | 2-5 |
| Sir Issac Herron | 23 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Kaden Cooper | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Scooter Williams | 23 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3-12 | 1-5 |
| Will Allen | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Melian Martinez | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kylan Howze | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Keegan Rowell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 56 | 31 | 12 | 21-60 | 9-24 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
LIB offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LT defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
LT offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LIB defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LIBLTExpected pace: about 65 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
LIBLTNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Porter | 34.9 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Zach Cleveland | 34.5 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| Kaden Metheny | 34.4 | 15.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 32.7 | 18.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| JJ Harper | 27.0 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| Josh Smith | 13.2 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| Zander Carter | 12.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Zander Yates | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Bates | 31.5 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| DJ Dudley | 26.9 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Kaden Cooper | 26.9 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 0.6 |
| Scooter Williams | 22.4 | 10.3 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Avery Thomas II | 17.6 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 17.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Jermaurhiyun Anderson | 16.7 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Sir Issac Herron | 16.3 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
LIB offenseper gameLT defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
LIBForAgainst47% of LIB's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
LTForAgainst49% of LT's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LIB 3series3 LT| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | LT 76 | LIB 71 | LT+5 | +5 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | LIB 72 | LT 56 | LIB+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | LT 53 | LIB 77 | LIB+24 | +24 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | LIB 74 | LT 79 | LT+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2024 | LT 62 | LIB 65 | LIB+3 | +3 |
| Jan 14, 2024 | LIB 76 | LT 80 | LT+4 | +4 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
