- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Liberty Flames
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Liberty Arena, Lynchburg, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-13) are set to visit Liberty Arena this Thursday, aiming to take down the Liberty Flames (24-5).
In their latest outing, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs faced FIU, suffering a setback with a final score of 84-76. The Bulldogs recorded 22 fouls compared to FIU’s 21. They were effective from behind the arc, sinking 13 of 23 attempts, while FIU converted 21 of 27 free throws for a 77.8% rate. FIU also dominated the boards with 23 total rebounds (7 offensive, 16 defensive). On the defensive end, Louisiana Tech allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 47.2%, giving up 25 field goals out of 53 attempts. They managed to register 15 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and capitalized on 9 steals during the game. In total, Louisiana Tech secured 28 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and shot 73.1% from the free-throw line, converting 19 of 26 attempts. Their overall shooting percentage was 47.2% (25 out of 53) with a 38.9% (7 of 18) success rate from three-point range.
Key player in this match was Jaylen Fenner, who shot 61.5% from the field and contributed 2 assists while logging 37 minutes on the court. He finished the game with 25 points, going 8 for 13.
The Bulldogs enter this game with a season record of 16-13. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit approximately 16.3 fouls each contest. Louisiana Tech pulls in 38.7 rebounds per game and has distributed 357 assists this season, ranking them 324th in Division 1 for assists. The Bulldogs are shooting 29.8% from deep (166 of 557) and 65.3% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 69.3 points per game, which ranks 326th nationally, while achieving a shooting percentage of 43.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force opponents into an average of 12.4 turnovers per game and draw 16.6 fouls. They hold the 47th rank in college basketball for limiting assists to adversaries, having allowed 350 this season. Louisiana Tech permits opposing shooters a field goal percentage of 39.4% (633 of 1,608) and gives up 33.4 rebounds per game, ranking 14th in college hoops for fewest points allowed per contest at 65.3.
In their previous match, the Liberty Flames secured a narrow victory, defeating Jacksonville State 81-78. The Flames gathered 20 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive board, totaling 21 for the game. They turned the ball over 8 times and recorded 3 steals. Jacksonville State committed 16 fouls, sending Liberty to the free-throw line for 18 attempts, of which they converted 14 for a 77.8% success rate. From beyond the arc, Liberty hit 11 of 25 shots (44.0%) and completed 28 out of 50 field-goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 56.0%. Jacksonville State managed to shoot 50.9% (28 of 55) from the field against Liberty’s defense, while the Flames allowed 8 of 18 three-point attempts (44.4%) and made 14 of 20 free throws (70.0%). In terms of rebounds, Liberty allowed Jacksonville State a total of 26 (4 offensive).
Kaden Metheny played a crucial role for the Flames, hitting 8 of 13 from the field for a 61.5% efficiency, while also securing 2 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists in 38 minutes of play, tallying a total of 24 points.
Liberty boasts an impressive record of 24-5 this season. They average 14.0 fouls per game and shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line. The Flames dish out 17.1 assists per contest (31st in the nation) and give up an average of 9.0 turnovers. Liberty has scored a total of 2,282 points this year, averaging 78.7 points per game, with a rebounding average of 29.1. Offensively, the Flames are shooting an impressive 52.1% from the field, ranking them 3rd in collegiate basketball.
On the defensive front, Liberty allows 37.4% on three-point attempts (235 of 629) and opponents shoot 72.3% from the free-throw line. They give up 11.9 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 63rd and 98th nationally. Defensively, Liberty stands at 75th in terms of points per game allowed, giving up an average of 69.9 points. They force opponents into 11.5 turnovers each game and allow a shooting percentage of 44.6% from the floor (210th nationally).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Liberty
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