Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 94, Liberty Flames 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Liberty Flames 94–73 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:46 swung win probability 56% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Liberty Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 48 | 46 | 94 |
| Liberty Flames | 37 | 36 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:46 swung win probability 56% → 20%.
Why Liberty Flames lost
- Lost H1 37-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:01 (win probability 87% → 56% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-1.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 8–0 | H1 10:03 | 61% → 87% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 9–0 | H1 8:01 | 87% → 56% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 8–0 | H1 3:46 | 56% → 20% |