Sam Houston Bearkats @ Liberty Flames
Rode scores 19, Liberty takes down Sam Houston 82-66
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Kyle Rode's 19 points helped Liberty defeat Sam Houston 82-66 on Saturday night.
Rode added eight rebounds for the Flames (13-7, 2/3 Conference USA). Kaden Metheny scored 17 points while shooting 5 for 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Zach Cleveland had 14 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line.
Lamar Wilkerson led the Bearkats (10-9, 3-1) in scoring, finishing with 23 points and six rebounds. Davon Barnes added 19 points for Sam Houston. In addition, Cameron Huefner had nine points.
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Game Information
Lynchburg, VA
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Kenneth Moreland
Referee:Allen Sutton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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