Liberty Flames 82, Sam Houston Bearkats 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Liberty Flames
Liberty Flames defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 82–74 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:53 swung win probability 2% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sam Houston Bearkats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 34 | 48 | 82 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 33 | 41 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:53 swung win probability 2% → 0%.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats lost
- Lost H2 41-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 3:53 (win probability 2% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 8–0 | H2 3:53 | 2% → 0% |