Liberty Flames Defeat Charleston Cougars 90-75
Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (VA)
Liberty Flames 90, Charleston Cougars 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Charleston Cougars vs Liberty Flames?
Liberty Flames beat Charleston Cougars 90-75 at Liberty Arena (VA) on November 7, 2025.
The Liberty Flames secured a decisive victory against the Charleston Cougars with a final score of 90-75 at Liberty Arena in Virginia. This game marked an important matchup, showcasing the Flames' strong home performance as they extended their winning streak to six games. Liberty's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, averaging 78.8 points scored and allowing 65.9 points per game. Their home record stands at 6-1, demonstrating their dominance at Liberty Arena.
Conversely, the Cougars have had a mixed start to the season, holding a record of 1-1 prior to this game. They have managed to win seven out of their last ten games, averaging 75.7 points scored while allowing 70.7 points. However, their away record indicates some struggles, with only two wins in five games on the road. This context added to the anticipation of the matchup, as the Flames looked to maintain their strong home form against a Cougars team eager to improve their away performance.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, the Flames had also triumphed over the Cougars, winning 68-47 on November 17, 2024. This history added an extra layer of competition to the fixture, as Charleston sought to avenge that loss.
The Flames entered the game without significant injuries, allowing them to field their strongest lineup. The Cougars, while also relatively healthy, would need to ensure their best players performed well to compete effectively against Liberty's potent offense.
The betting market reflected Liberty's strong home advantage, with odds suggesting a high probability of victory for the Flames, priced by their provider at 1.0 for a home win. This indicates a strong belief in Liberty's ability to secure the win, further underscoring their recent form and home dominance.
Conditions in Liberty Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with a supportive home crowd energizing the Flames. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of offensive skill, highlighted by key plays such as Kaden Metheny's three-point jumper and JJ Harper's dunk, both contributing to the Flames' commanding lead.
As the game reached its conclusion, Liberty continued to build on their lead, showcasing their depth and ability to score efficiently. The Flames' ability to respond to Charleston's scoring attempts, particularly in the second half, was crucial to their victory. The final score of 90-75 not only reflects the Flames' current form but also sets a tone for their upcoming fixtures as they look to build on this momentum.
Leaders
- PointsColin Porter23Liberty Flames
- AssistsZach Cleveland8Liberty Flames
- ReboundsZach Cleveland10Liberty Flames
- PointsMartin Kalu22Charleston Cougars
- AssistsJlynn Counter6Charleston Cougars
- ReboundsChol Machot9Charleston Cougars
Recent form
Liberty Flames
Last 10: 9-1Streak W678.8 scored · 65.9 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W98-57vs Kentucky Christian KnightsNov 4
- W79-67vs Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 16
- W81-79vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 14
- W81-60vs UTEP MinersMar 12
- W90-61at Western Kentucky HilltoppersMar 8
- W86-81at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersMar 7
- L80-85vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 2
- W59-55vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 28
- W58-45vs Florida International PanthersFeb 22
- W76-69at UTEP MinersFeb 16
Charleston Cougars
Last 10: 7-3Streak W175.7 scored · 70.7 allowed per game2-3 away
- W79-58vs Tusculum PioneersNov 4
- L67-68at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11
- W79-78vs Monmouth HawksMar 10
- W87-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsMar 1
- W94-84vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 28
- L55-64at Drexel DragonsFeb 22
- W73-62at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 21
- W69-59at North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 15
- L66-86at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 14
- W88-83vs Elon PhoenixFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Charleston Cougars | Liberty Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-55 | 32-59 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 10-22 | 14-29 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 48 |
| Free throws | 11-17 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 21 |
| Assists | 15 | 17 |
| Steals | 1 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 36 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-52Kaden Metheny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brett Decker Jr..
- 2nd Half40-55Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
- 2nd Half42-55Martin Kalu made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-58Colin Porter made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-60Zach Cleveland made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-60Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-60Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Martin Kalu made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-61Zander Yates made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-62Zander Yates made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-62Chol Machot made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Davis Jr..
- 2nd Half52-62Jaxon Prunty made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-65Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-65Christian Reeves made Jumper. Assisted by Martin Kalu.
- 2nd Half54-68Colin Porter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Harper.
- 2nd Half57-68Martin Kalu made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-71Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
- 2nd Half57-72Zach Cleveland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-73Zach Cleveland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-73Martin Kalu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-73Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-73Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-73Martin Kalu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-73Martin Kalu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-76Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
- 2nd Half63-77JJ Harper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-78JJ Harper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-78Jaxon Prunty made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chol Machot.
- 2nd Half66-80Zach Cleveland made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-80Chol Machot made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-82Zach Cleveland made Dunk.
- 2nd Half67-83Kaden Metheny made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-83Jlynn Counter made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-84Colin Porter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-85Colin Porter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-85Chadlyn Traylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-88Kaden Metheny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brett Decker Jr..
- 2nd Half70-90JJ Harper made Dunk.
- 2nd Half72-90Christian Reeves made Layup. Assisted by Jaxon Prunty.
- 2nd Half75-90Chris Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chadlyn Traylor.
Win probability
Above the line favours Liberty Flames, below favours Charleston Cougars.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (VA)Lynchburg, VA
- Attendance3998
- OfficialsGarrick Shannon, Shane Land, Landon Barnes
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