Cairn University Highlanders at Liberty Flames
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
53 - 81
53 - 81
Dawson, Chen combine for 29, Liberty beats Cairn Univ. 81-53
Dawson made 3 of 4 from beyond the arc to total 15 points and Chen hit 3 of 4 field goal attempts and made all six free throw attempts for 14. Ryan Kemrite and Caleb Homesley had nine points apiece.
The Flames started hot, hitting 48 percent of their field goals in the first half, and made 57.7 percent in the second half as they finished making 30 of 57 attempts. Cairn was held to 19 of 52 shooting.
The Flames went on a 10-1 run midway of the second half to open a 21-9 lead and led 39-27 at the break. They won the second half 42-26.
Zachary Dolton hit 6 of 11 from long range to total 29 points for the Highlanders.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 53 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Zach Farquhar Steal. | 53 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Brennan Addley Turnover. | 53 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Ray Chen made Free Throw. | 53 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Ray Chen made Free Throw. | 53 - 80 |
Statistics
 LIB |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-52 | FG | 30-57 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 53 |
| 7-25 | 3PT | 12-29 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 8-18 | FT | 9-15 |
| 44 | Free Throw % | 60 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 9 | Assists | 21 |
| 3 | Steals | 8 |
| 0 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 5 | Points Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 2 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 18 | Fouls | 17 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 28 |
Game Information
Venue: Vines Convocation Center
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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Location: Lynchburg, VA
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2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |