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Liberty 72, at Louisiana Tech 56

Thursday, January 8, 2026 · Final · Conference USA

Conference USA 1 2 PTS

Liberty Flames

26-8 · L1 · #94 (1496 ELO +17)

34 38 72

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

20-14 · L1 · #147 (1348 ELO -17)

27 29 56

Thomas Assembly Center · Ruston, LA

Attendance: 2,373

Officials: Jason Baker, KB Burdett., Owen Short

Liberty Controls Game, Defeats Louisiana Tech in Conference USA Matchup

RUSTON, La. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and offensive efficiency, the Liberty Flames methodically dismantled the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 72-56 in a Conference USA men’s basketball matchup Thursday night at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Flames, improving to 12-3 overall, never trailed after the opening minute and used a stifling defensive performance to hold the Bulldogs to 35% shooting from the field. Liberty’s offense, while not flashy, was ruthlessly effective, scoring 72 points on just 61 possessions for an offensive rating of 118.8. Louisiana Tech, falling to 8-7, managed only 56 points on 63 possessions, an… Read more...

Top Statlines

Zach Cleveland LIB 35m 10p 7r 8a 2b
Brett Decker LIB 33m 15p 6r 1a
Josh Smith LIB 22m 8p 8r 2a 1b

Forecasting

ELO Probability LIB 69.6%

Spread LIB -5

Money Line LTU +190/LIB -235

Over/Under 133 (Under)