Liberty Flames 65, Kennesaw State Owls 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Kennesaw State Owls
Kennesaw State Owls defeated Liberty Flames 74–65 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:27 swung win probability 36% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Liberty Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Flames | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| Kennesaw State Owls | 32 | 42 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:27 swung win probability 36% → 81%.
Why Liberty Flames lost
- Lost H2 36-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 0:27 (win probability 36% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 54.8% eFG vs a 60.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-1.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State Owls | 10–0 | H1 0:27 | 36% → 81% |