NCAAB · Final

Liberty Flames Defeat Florida Atlantic Owls 88-68

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (VA)

Liberty Flames 88, Florida Atlantic Owls 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames beat Florida Atlantic Owls 88-68 at Liberty Arena (VA) on November 9, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Liberty Flames triumphed over the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 88-68 at Liberty Arena in Virginia. This game showcased Liberty's strong home performance, extending their winning streak to eight games, with their last ten games resulting in a record of 9-1. The Flames have been particularly potent on their home court, boasting a home record of 7-1, and they averaged 80.2 points scored while allowing only 66.5 points per game over their last ten outings.

The Flames entered the matchup with a solid recent form, having won their last five games with an average of 85.8 points scored and 67.6 points allowed. Their most recent victory came against the Charleston Cougars, where they won 90-75 on November 7. Liberty's offensive capabilities were on full display throughout the game against Florida Atlantic, as they maintained a consistent scoring pace.

On the other hand, the Florida Atlantic Owls, with a record of 2-1 prior to this game, have shown mixed results recently, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games. They have won their last two games, including a recent victory against the Charleston Cougars, where they won 94-77 on November 8. The Owls have averaged 74.1 points scored and 73.2 points allowed during their last ten games, indicating a more balanced but less dominant performance compared to Liberty.

In terms of home and away performance, Liberty has excelled at home with a perfect 2-0 record in away games, while Florida Atlantic has struggled slightly on the road, holding a 2-3 record in away games. This home advantage was evident in the matchup, as Liberty controlled the tempo and scoring throughout.

In their previous meeting on November 16, 2024, Florida Atlantic narrowly defeated Liberty 77-74, making this victory particularly significant for the Flames as they avenged that loss. The Flames' ability to turn the tables indicates their growth and development as a team since that encounter.

Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this game, as both teams fielded their key players. The market had priced Liberty as the favorite, reflecting their strong home record and current form, although specific odds were not provided in the block. The conditions at Liberty Arena were favorable for both teams, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for the fans.

Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a display of Liberty's offensive prowess, as they consistently found ways to score, particularly in the second half where they maintained a commanding lead. Key moments included several free throws made by players like Colin Porter and Amar Amkou, which helped solidify their lead as the game progressed.

Ultimately, this victory underscores Liberty's strong start to the season and their ability to perform well at home, setting a positive tone for the remainder of their campaign.

Leaders

PointsKaden Metheny28Liberty Flames
AssistsZach Cleveland10Liberty Flames
ReboundsZach Cleveland10Liberty Flames
PointsDevin Vanterpool24Florida Atlantic Owls
AssistsKanaan Carlyle2Florida Atlantic Owls
ReboundsDevin Vanterpool5Florida Atlantic Owls

Recent form

Liberty Flames

Last 10: 9-1Streak W780.2 scored · 66.5 allowed per game7-1 at home

W90-75vs Charleston CougarsNov 7
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

Florida Atlantic Owls

Last 10: 5-5Streak W274.1 scored · 73.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W94-77at Charleston CougarsNov 8
W83-78vs Boston College EaglesNov 4
L76-83at Tulane Green WaveMar 14
W64-59vs Charlotte 49ersMar 13
W81-53vs East Carolina PiratesMar 9
L80-89at UAB BlazersMar 7
W69-63at South Florida BullsMar 2
L61-71vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 28
L65-84at Memphis TigersFeb 23
L68-75vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17
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	Florida Atlantic Owls	Liberty Flames
Field goals	22-55	32-58
Field goal %	40	55
Three-pointers	3-15	13-28
Three-point %	20	46
Free throws	21-24	11-13
Free throw %	88	85
Rebounds	34	28
Offensive rebounds	12	5
Defensive rebounds	22	23
Assists	7	17
Steals	5	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	12
Fast-break points	11	2
Points in the paint	36	38
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	0	26

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-57Zander Carter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
2nd Half39-58Colin Porter made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-59Colin Porter made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-59Kanaan Carlyle made Jumper.
2nd Half43-59Maxim Logue made Layup.
2nd Half44-59Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-59Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-62Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
2nd Half47-62Devin Vanterpool made Layup.
2nd Half47-65Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
2nd Half49-65Kanaan Carlyle made Layup. Assisted by Yohann Sissoko.
2nd Half49-68Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Colin Porter.
2nd Half51-68Devin Vanterpool made Jumper.
2nd Half51-71Brett Decker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaden Metheny.
2nd Half52-71Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-71Kanaan Carlyle made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-73Colin Porter made Layup.
2nd Half54-73Josiah Parker made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-73Josiah Parker made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-74JJ Harper made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-75JJ Harper made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-77Kaden Metheny made Layup.
2nd Half55-78Kaden Metheny made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-78Devin Vanterpool made Layup.
2nd Half57-80JJ Harper made Dunk. Assisted by Zach Cleveland.
2nd Half57-82Kaden Metheny made Layup.
2nd Half57-83Zach Cleveland made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-83Niccolo Moretti made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-83Amar Amkou made Layup.
2nd Half60-85Zach Cleveland made Layup.
2nd Half61-85Amar Amkou made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-85Amar Amkou made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-86Colin Porter made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-87Colin Porter made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-87Max Langenfeld made Jumper.
2nd Half65-87Amar Amkou made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-87Amar Amkou made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-88Zander Carter made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-88Josiah Parker made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-88Josiah Parker made Free Throw.