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Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 81–65 at Middle Tennessee on Jan 29, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  LIB | 43 | 38 | 81 |
  MTSU | 29 | 36 | 65 |
Liberty FlamesMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders| LIB | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Porter | 37 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-9 |
| Kaden Metheny | 34 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 11-14 | 6-9 |
| Zach Cleveland | 34 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| JJ Harper | 33 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-1 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 33 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 5-7 | 2-2 |
| Zander Carter | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Josh Smith | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Zander Yates | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 22 | 13 | 32-52 | 10-21 |
| MTSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Alston | 38 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7-10 | 0-0 |
| Jahvin Carter | 32 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4-10 | 1-4 |
| Kamari Lands | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-4 |
| Chris Loofe | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Alec Oglesby | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Sean Smith | 31 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 6-11 | 4-7 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 23 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Marcus Whitlock Jr. | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| James Dent Jr. | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Tre Green | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 65 | 31 | 11 | 23-54 | 9-27 |
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) · MTSU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
MTSU 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.
LIBMTSUExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
LIBMTSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cleveland | 34.5 | 10.9 | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Colin Porter | 34.4 | 10.7 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Kaden Metheny | 34.0 | 12.7 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Brett Decker Jr. | 33.5 | 17.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| JJ Harper | 28.2 | 10.6 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Josh Smith | 16.1 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 0.3 |
| Zander Carter | 12.4 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Zander Yates | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lands | 30.5 | 12.6 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Torey Alston | 28.6 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Jahvin Carter | 28.3 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Alec Oglesby | 26.4 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Chris Loofe | 24.1 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Sean Smith | 22.5 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Tre Green | 18.4 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 14.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
LIB offenseper gameMTSU 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.
MTSUForAgainst46% of MTSU'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 4series1 MTSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | LIB 81 | MTSU 65 | LIB+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | LIB 86 | MTSU 81 | LIB+5 | +5 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | MTSU 63 | LIB 73 | LIB+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | LIB 61 | MTSU 69 | MTSU+8 | +8 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | MTSU 53 | LIB 88 | LIB+35 | +35 |
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.
