HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Zach Cleveland recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds Saturday to lift Liberty to an 82-74 victory over Sam Houston in a Conference USA men’s basketball game at Johnson Coliseum.

The Flames (13-3, 4-0) remained unbeaten in conference play by holding off the Bearkats (9-7, 1-3) before a crowd of 1,170. Liberty led 34-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half behind Cleveland’s all-around effort. JJ Harper added 20 points for the Flames.

Kashie Natt led Sam Houston with 20 points and eight rebounds. Liberty, which shot 50% from the floor, has won five straight games.