Zach Cleveland - College Basketball News & Rumors

Harper's 17 help Liberty knock off New Mexico State 73-71

Led by JJ Harper's 17 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 73-71 on Thursday

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Liberty hosts New Mexico State following Cleveland's 23-point performance

Liberty plays the New Mexico State Aggies after Zach Cleveland scored 23 points in Liberty's 82-74 win against the Sam Houston Bearkats

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Liberty defeats Sam Houston 82-74

Led by Zach Cleveland's 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 82-74 on Saturday

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

El Moutaouakkil leads Jacksonville State against Liberty after 22-point game

Jacksonville State faces the Liberty Flames after Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 22 points in the Gamecocks' 67-64 victory against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberty wins 98-57 against Kentucky Christian

Led by Brett Decker Jr.'s 29 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Kentucky Christian Knights 98-57 on Monday

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Oregon Ducks square off against Liberty Flames in opening round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading rebounder in title game win Cleveland accumulated 10 points (5-9 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 win over Jacksonville State.

Impact Cleveland was Liberty's top rebounder in the Conference USA title game win over Jacksonville State, but that shouldn't be a surprise; he's been the Flames' top rebounder all season (6.3 rebounds-per-game). Though his 10 points on nine shots wasn't the most efficient work, Cleveland is a consistent presence in the post and is riding a season-high four-game streak scoring double-digit points heading into the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Metheny, Peter lead Liberty to its first CUSA tourney title with 79-67 win over Jacksonville State

Kaden Metheny scored 21 points and Taelon Peter added 20, and top-seeded Liberty pulled away early in the second half to beat No. 2 seed Jacksonville State 79-67 on for its first C...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Peter leads Liberty against Western Kentucky after 33-point outing

Liberty plays the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Taelon Peter scored 33 points in the Flames' 86-81 victory against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Peter scores 33, Liberty downs Middle Tennessee 86-81

The Liberty Flames defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 86-81 on Thursday led by Taelon Peter's 33 points

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland, Liberty Flames square off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland scores 22 as Liberty downs New Mexico State 83-58

Led by Zach Cleveland's 22 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 83-58 on Thursday night

MARCH 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Zach Cleveland scores 19 points, leads Liberty over Utah Valley 79-63

Led by Zach Cleveland's 19 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines 79-63

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Cleveland leads Liberty over Vermont 71-61 at Myrtle Beach Invitational

Led by Zach Cleveland's 21 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Vermont Catamounts 71-61 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Returns to action Thursday Cleveland (illness) returned from a six-game absence Thursday and finished with one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and an assist across seven minutes in a win over Austin Pea...

Impact Cleveland played under 10 minutes for just the second time all year, as he eased back into action following a six-game hiatus due to an illness. The 6-7 freshman has held down a rotational spot off the bench in his inaugural collegiate season, averaging 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 14.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up once again Cleveland (illness) is unavailable for Thursday's game against Stetson, Damien Sordelett of The Lynchburg News & Advance reports.

Impact Cleveland will now miss his fifth straight matchup Thursday night as a result of a non-COVID illness. Kyle Rode and Shiloh Robinson are both slated to handle increased minutes versus the Hatters, while Cleveland's next opportunity to take the court now comes Saturday against FGCU.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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