- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs Liberty Flames
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Liberty Arena, Lynchburg, VA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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In an exciting matchup, the New Mexico State Aggies (9-6) will travel to Liberty Arena to face off against the Liberty Flames (13-3) this Thursday.
In their previous encounter, the New Mexico State Aggies battled MTSU but were edged out 59-55. The Aggies posted a 34.6% shooting percentage, converting 18 of 52 attempts, with just 6 of 25 from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they recorded a 59.1% success rate, making 13 of 22 attempts. On the glass, they grabbed a total of 35 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end. The team also provided 11 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and managed 5 steals. Defensively, New Mexico State allowed MTSU to shoot 40% from the field on 20 of 50 attempts, and MTSU contributed with 12 assists and 7 steals. Despite MTSU’s struggles at the line (62.5%), they managed to score from the field with 33 total rebounds (5 offensive and 28 defensive).
Jemel Jones stood out with a solid performance, shooting 50.0% from the floor and contributing 16 points alongside 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 22 minutes of play.
The Aggies are currently sitting at 9-6 this season, averaging 76.3 points per game, ranking 203rd nationally. Their shooting accuracy stands at 43.8% from the floor and 32.9% from three-point range. At the charity stripe, New Mexico State has converted 71.9% of their attempts. They average 38.3 rebounds per game and have recorded 202 assists this season, which ranks 330th nationwide. Their turnovers average 11.7 per game, while they commit 20.6 fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Aggies force their opponents into an average of 13.3 turnovers per game while drawing 18.2 fouls. They rank 5th nationally for fewest assists allowed, giving up just 156 this year. Opponents are shooting 38.5% against the Aggies, leading to 34.3 rebounds allowed per game. They permit just 29.1% from three-point range and rank 59th in Division I for points allowed per game (68.1).
In their last game, the Liberty Flames secured a victory, defeating Sam Houston State 82-74. The Flames tallied 20 rebounds in total, with 19 defensive and 1 offensive. They recorded 11 turnovers but achieved 8 steals. Sam Houston State was called for 18 fouls, giving the Flames 23 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 18 (78.3%). Liberty shot 56.9% from the field, going 29 for 51, while allowing Sam Houston State to make 27 of 62 attempts, resulting in a 43.5% success rate.
Zach Cleveland had a notable performance for the Flames, going 11 of 16 from the field (68.8%) and contributing 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists in 38 minutes of action.
Liberty currently boasts a record of 13-3 this season. Offensively, the Flames are shooting 52.2% from the field, placing them 6th in the nation. With a total of 1,292 points this year (80.8 per game), they are pulling down 31.8 rebounds and providing 17.9 assists per game, ranking 32nd overall. They average 9.1 turnovers but commit 14.5 fouls per game, hitting 68.7% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Liberty allows 33.6% from beyond the arc (118 of 351) and has opponents shooting 73.0% from the charity stripe. They surrender 11.7 assists and 34.4 rebounds per contest, ranking 57th and 178th in Division 1 respectively. Liberty is solid defensively, giving up only 67.8 points per game, ranking 50th overall, while forcing 11.7 turnovers per game and allowing a field goal percentage of 41.8% (91st in the nation).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Favor New Mexico State
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