Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Liberty Flames
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Bates scores 34 as Louisiana Tech knocks off Liberty 76-71
Bates added three steals for the Bulldogs (17-13, 10-9 Conference USA). Avery Thomas II scored 12 points while going 6 of 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range), and added seven rebounds. Jaylen Fenner shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points, eight rebounds and two steals.
Brett Decker Jr. led the way for the Flames (24-6, 16-3) with 30 points. Kaden Metheny added 15 points and six rebounds for Liberty. Zach Cleveland had eight assists and two steals. The Flames have lost three of their last four after a 17-game winning streak.
Fenner scored Louisiana Tech's final six points as they finished off a five-point victory.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 76 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 76 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Isaiah Ihnen subbing in for Liberty | 76 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Zach Cleveland subbing out for Liberty | 76 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Foul on Brett Decker Jr.. | 76 - 71 |
Statistics
 LT |
 LIB |
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|---|---|---|
| 32-61 | FG | 23-55 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 7-23 | 3PT | 16-39 |
| 30 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 5-5 | FT | 9-13 |
| 100 | Free Throw % | 69 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 17 |
| 14 | Assists | 20 |
| 7 | Steals | 2 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 14 |
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 0 |
| 0 | Lead Changes | 0 |
| 93 | Percent Led | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Liberty Arena (VA)
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Attendance: 3,134 | Capacity:
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Attendance: 3,134 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 21-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-15 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |