New Mexico State Aggies @ Liberty Flames
Cleveland scores 22 as Liberty downs New Mexico State 83-58
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Zach Cleveland's 22 points helped Liberty defeat New Mexico State 83-58 on Thursday night.
Cleveland also added eight rebounds and seven assists for the Flames (17-11, 6-7 Conference USA). Kyle Rode scored 21 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Colin Porter shot 3 for 6, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Christian Cook led the way for the Aggies (11-18, 5-9) with 15 points. New Mexico State also got 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Femi Odukale. Jordan Rawls also had 11 points. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Aggies.
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Game Information
Lynchburg, VA
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:Gary Maxwell
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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