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Zach Cleveland scores 20 to help Liberty defeat Kennesaw State 81-73

Led by Zach Cleveland's 20 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 81-73
JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Liberty hosts Kennesaw State after Decker's 27-point game

Liberty takes on the Kennesaw State Owls after Brett Decker Jr. scored 27 points in Liberty's 97-94 overtime victory over the Florida International Panthers
JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Liberty outlasts Florida International 97-94 in OT in Conference USA opener

Brett Decker Jr. had 27 points and Kaden Metheny scored seven of his 25 in overtime as Liberty rallied to beat Florida International 97-94 in a Conference USA opener
DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Stephenson and the Florida International Panthers host conference foe Liberty

Florida International and Liberty will square off in a matchup of CUSA opponents
DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Liberty heads to Florida International for conference showdown

Florida International plays Liberty in a matchup of CUSA teams
DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Metheny scores 16, Cleveland notches double-double as Liberty beats Dayton 64-61

Kaden Metheny scored 16 points to lead the Liberty Flames and Zach Cleveland secured the victory with a free throw with 43 seconds remaining as the Flames defeated the Dayton Flyer...
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Zach Cleveland - Records double-double Saturday Cleveland (illness) accumulated 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 FT), 16 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 64-61 victory over Dayton.
Impact Cleveland was questionable with an illness ahead of the Saturday showing, but he ended up playing and dropping a double-double. The senior forward has now logged double-digit points in five contests this season. He's averaging 9.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists on 32.5 minutes across 10 games this season.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett leads Dayton against Liberty after 25-point game

Dayton hosts the Liberty Flames after Javon Bennett scored 25 points in Dayton's 97-69 victory against the Florida State Seminoles
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Zach Cleveland - May play Saturday Cleveland (illness) may be available Saturday at Dayton, per Jon Mason of ASeaofRed.com.
Impact Cleveland missed the Flames' last game, a 95-57 beatdown over Midway. However, the guard has a chance to limit his absence to one game, as he has a shot to play against the Flyers. His return would be big for Liberty, as the forward averages 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists.
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Smith scores 14 to lead Liberty over Midway 95-57

Led by Josh Smith's 14 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Midway Eagles 95-57 on Tuesday
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press
Isaiah Ihnen - Will miss rest of season Ihnen (knee) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering another injury, according to Jon Manson of ASeaofRed.com.
Impact Ihnen suffered a new knee injury during his rehabilitation process from another knee problem. He didn't play a single game for Liberty in 2025-26, and the junior will aim to come back stronger for the 2026-27 campaign.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Cleveland - Out with illness Cleveland won't play in Tuesday's game against Midway due to illness, aseaofred.com reports.
Impact Cleveland is a late scratch for Tuesday's contest due to sickness. He is averaging 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game this season. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Dayton.
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Porter - Scores five points in return Porter (leg) accumulated five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 85-45 loss to North Carolina State.
Impact Porter was spotted in warmups before the start of the game, so it wasn't surprising to see him play, although he wasn't efficient. Still, his availability means Porter should be able to play in Liberty's next game against Dayton on Dec. 20.
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Porter - Warming up Wednesday Porter (leg) is warming up in uniform ahead of Liberty's clash with NC State, per A Sea of Red.
Impact Porter, who missed the Flames' last game against Coppin State, was considered day-to-day for Liberty. It's obviously a good sign that the guard is warming up ahead of Wednesday's tilt with the Wolfpack, and while this doesn't guarantee he'll return from injury, things certainly seem to be trending in that direction.
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decker leads Liberty against NC State after 20-point game

Liberty takes on the NC State Wolfpack after Brett Decker Jr. scored 20 points in the Flames' 92-50 win against the Coppin State Eagles
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Colin Porter - Day-to-day for Flames Porter (leg) is day-to-day for Liberty moving forward, per A Sea of Red.
Impact Porter missed the Flames' win over Coppin State on Dec. 6, and is in danger of missing more time, although head coach Ritchie McKay deemed him day-to-day, meaning his leg ailment shouldn't be all that serious. In the six games the senior guard has been available for, he's started in each one and averages 11.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decker leads Liberty against NC State after 20-point showing

Liberty plays the NC State Wolfpack after Brett Decker Jr. scored 20 points in the Flames' 92-50 win over the Coppin State Eagles
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Liberty takes down Coppin State 92-50

Led by Brett Decker Jr.'s 20 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Coppin State Eagles 92-50 on Saturday
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Isaiah Ihnen - Suffers another injury Ihnen (ankle) is dealing with another injury and doesn't have a timetable for a return, ,A Sea of Red reports.
Impact The new injury is uncertain, but it remains to be seen just how long Ihnen will be sidelined for. "We don't know yet. He will see a doctor in the next 24 hours. We will evaluate it them," head coach Ritchie McKay said.
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Porter - Not playing Saturday Porter (leg) is out Saturday versus Coppin State, per A Sea of Red.
Impact Porter will miss his second game of the season, as he's currently dealing with a leg injury. His next chance to play will be the team's Dec. 10 matchup versus NC State.
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Ihnen - Ruled out Saturday Ihnnen (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Coppin State, A Sea of Red reports.
Impact Ihnnenhas yet to make his seasonal debit as he continues recovering from an ankle injury. His next chance to suit up will be against NC State.
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decker leads Liberty against Coppin State after 21-point game

Liberty hosts the Coppin State Eagles after Brett Decker Jr. scored 21 points in Liberty's 74-64 loss to the Bradley Braves
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Burch's 21 lead Bradley over Liberty 74-64

Led by Demarion Burch's 21 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Liberty Flames 74-64 in a consolation game of the ESPN Events Invitational Adventure Bracket
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Tejada scores 20 as Towson beats Liberty 72-69

Led by Tyler Tejada's 20 points, the Towson Tigers defeated the Liberty Flames 72-69 on Tuesday
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Decker's 23 lead Liberty past Vermont 79-73

Led by Brett Decker Jr.'s 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Vermont Catamounts 79-73 on Monday
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
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