Liberty Flames at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Louisiana Tech defeats Liberty 79-74
Newman added eight assists for the Bulldogs (13-4, 2-2 Conference USA). Daniel Batcho added 24 points while going 6 of 10 and 12 of 15 from the free-throw line while he also had 12 rebounds and three blocks. Amaree Abram had 13 points and shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Taelon Peter led the Flames (14-3, 2-2) in scoring, finishing with 33 points. Liberty also got 13 points and six rebounds from Jay Maughmer. Zach Cleveland also had 11 points and four assists.
Newman scored 12 points in the first half and Louisiana Tech went into the break trailing 34-27. Newman scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Louisiana Tech to a five-point victory.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 74 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 74 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Jayvon Maughmer Offensive Rebound. | 74 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Daniel Batcho Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Jayvon Maughmer missed Jumper. | 74 - 79 |
Statistics
 LIB |
 LT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 26-60 | FG | 25-55 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 7-25 | 3PT | 7-21 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 15-21 | FT | 22-25 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 88 |
| 23 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 3 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 34 |
| 10 | Assists | 10 |
| 5 | Steals | 1 |
| 1 | Blocks | 4 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 4 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Off Turnovers | 6 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 38 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 16 | Fouls | 15 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Game Information
Venue: Thomas Assembly Center
Location: Ruston, LA
Attendance: 2,373 | Capacity:
Location: Ruston, LA
Attendance: 2,373 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 1-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |