Missouri State Bears @ Liberty Flames
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MOST | 38 | 38 | 76 |
LIB | 42 | 37 | 79 |
Cleveland has triple-double and Liberty beats Missouri State 79-76 for 14th straight win
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Zach Cleveland recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as Liberty defeated Missouri State 79-76 on Saturday for the Flames' 14th straight win.
Cleveland was 8-of-13 shooting. Brett Decker Jr. shot 6 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line in scoring 20 points for the Flames (20-3, 12-0 Conference USA). Josh Smith had 12 points and finished 5 of 6 from the floor. Colin Porter scored 10 second-half points.
Keith Palek III led the Bears (13-10, 7-5) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and nine rebounds. Michael Osei-Bonsu added 16 points, nine rebounds and two steals for Missouri State. Kobi Williams finished with 11 points.
Liberty used a 22-2 second-half run to break a 42-42 tie and take the lead at 64-44 with 13:33 left in the half before finishing off the victory.
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Game Information
Lynchburg, VA
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Chris Ford
Referee:R.B. Clyburn
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 12-0 | - | 20-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-4 | 4.5 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 8-5 | 4.5 | 16-8 |
| Missouri State | 7-5 | 5 | 13-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 5.5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-6 | 6 | 13-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-7 | 6.5 | 13-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-7 | 7 | 11-12 |
| New Mexico State | 4-8 | 8 | 11-11 |
| Florida International | 4-8 | 8 | 11-12 |
| UTEP | 4-8 | 8 | 8-15 |
| Delaware | 3-9 | 9 | 7-16 |
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