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Liberty beat Sam Houston 82–74 at Sam Houston on Jan 10, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  LIB | 34 | 48 | 82 |
  SHSU | 33 | 41 | 74 |
Liberty FlamesSam Houston Bearkats| LIB | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cleveland | 38 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 11-16 | 0-0 |
| Colin Porter | 37 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Kaden Metheny | 36 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-4 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 35 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5-9 | 1-4 |
| JJ Harper | 27 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 7-10 | 3-5 |
| Zander Carter | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Josh Smith | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Zander Yates | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Ryan Jones Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 19 | 22 | 29-51 | 6-18 |
| SHSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 39 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-7 |
| Justin Begg | 33 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 5-11 | 1-5 |
| Kashie Natt | 30 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 7-14 | 2-4 |
| Veljko Ilic | 21 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-0 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 21 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-1 |
| Jacob Walker | 23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 |
| Isaiah Manning | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jaxson Ford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 33 | 10 | 27-62 | 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 (2 by a clear margin) · SHSU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
SHSU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LIB defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LIBSHSUExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
LIBSHSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Porter | 34.8 | 12.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Zach Cleveland | 34.6 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Kaden Metheny | 34.1 | 15.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 32.8 | 17.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| JJ Harper | 27.1 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Josh Smith | 14.0 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Zander Carter | 12.1 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Zander Yates | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 29.3 | 13.4 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Justin Begg | 26.0 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 25.3 | 6.8 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Veljko Ilic | 25.3 | 10.6 | 8.0 | 2.4 |
| Kashie Natt | 24.4 | 12.1 | 6.3 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah Manning | 19.8 | 10.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Jacob Walker | 18.5 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 14.7 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
LIB offenseper gameSHSU 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.
SHSUForAgainst48% of SHSU'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 5series1 SHSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | SHSU 72 | LIB 79 | LIB+7 | +7 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | LIB 82 | SHSU 74 | LIB+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2025 | SHSU 61 | LIB 64 | LIB+3 | +3 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | LIB 76 | SHSU 68 | LIB+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | LIB 73 | SHSU 83 | SHSU+10 | +10 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | SHSU 66 | LIB 82 | LIB+16 | +16 |
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.
