Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 76, Liberty Flames 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Liberty Flames 76–71 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:52 swung win probability 44% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Liberty Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 45 | 31 | 76 |
| Liberty Flames | 40 | 31 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:52 swung win probability 44% → 10%.
Why Liberty Flames lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 15:14 (win probability 62% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 56.4% eFG vs a 60.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 15:14 | 62% → 28% |
| Liberty Flames | 9–0 | H1 10:08 | 23% → 57% |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 17:52 | 44% → 10% |