NCAAB · Final

Liberty Flames Dominate Midway Eagles in Convincing Win

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (VA)

Liberty Flames 95, Midway Eagles 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Midway Eagles vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames beat Midway Eagles 95-57 at Liberty Arena (VA) on December 16, 2025.

The Liberty Flames delivered a commanding performance against the Midway Eagles, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 95-57. This game showcased the Flames' offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Eagles significantly. Liberty's ability to score effectively was evident, as they averaged 80.2 points in their last ten games, while Midway struggled, averaging only 64.7 points in their recent outings.

Entering the game, Liberty had a home record of 6-1 and had been performing well at Liberty Arena, where they have won six of their last seven games. However, they were coming off a loss to the NC State Wolfpack, which ended a brief two-game winning streak. In contrast, Midway was on a six-game losing streak, having not won a game in their last six contests, with their last victory dating back further than that. Their recent form included an alarming average of 64.7 points scored and a staggering 103.8 points allowed per game.

The Flames' scoring was led by a mix of players, with significant contributions coming from TJ Drain and Decoreio Smith, who both made crucial plays in the second half to extend Liberty's lead. The game saw a variety of scoring plays, including multiple dunks and layups that highlighted the Flames' offensive capabilities. The Flames' defense also played a key role, limiting the Eagles to just 57 points and showcasing their ability to control the game.

Midway's struggles were compounded by their inability to perform away from home, as they held an away record of 0-6. Their previous games had seen them suffer heavy defeats, including a 60-99 loss to the Bellarmine Knights just weeks prior. This trend continued against Liberty, as they failed to keep pace with the Flames throughout the contest.

The match took place under favorable conditions at Liberty Arena, where the Flames have thrived this season. The venue provided a strong home-court advantage, which was evident in the team's performance. Liberty's scoring average of 80.2 points per game at home also contributed to their confidence as they faced a struggling Midway team.

The market had priced Liberty as a heavy favorite, reflecting their strong home record and Midway's ongoing struggles. The odds indicated a high probability of a Liberty victory, which was confirmed by the final outcome of the game.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed Liberty's dominance in both offense and defense. The Flames' ability to score efficiently and their strong defensive efforts were key factors in their victory. The game served as a reminder of the disparity in form between the two teams, with Liberty looking to build on this momentum moving forward in the season.

Leaders

PointsJosh Smith14Liberty Flames
AssistsKaden Metheny5Liberty Flames
ReboundsBrett Decker Jr.5Liberty Flames
PointsDecoreio Smith16Midway Eagles
AssistsSam Parrish3Midway Eagles
ReboundsSam Parrish6Midway Eagles

Recent form

Liberty Flames

Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.2 scored · 66.7 allowed per game6-1 at home

L45-85at NC State WolfpackDec 11
W92-50vs Coppin State EaglesDec 6
L64-74at Bradley BravesNov 26
L69-72vs Towson TigersNov 25
W79-73at Vermont CatamountsNov 24
W98-46vs Carolina University BruinsNov 18
W88-68vs Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 9
W90-75vs Charleston CougarsNov 7
W98-57vs Kentucky Christian KnightsNov 4
W79-67vs Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 16

Midway Eagles

Last 6: 0-6Streak L664.7 scored · 103.8 allowed per game0-6 away

L60-99at Bellarmine KnightsDec 4
L60-122at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsNov 7
L84-89at Morehead State EaglesNov 4
L64-96at James Madison DukesDec 29
L60-116at Cleveland State VikingsDec 22
L60-101at Bellarmine KnightsNov 26

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Midway Eagles	Liberty Flames
Field goals	23-55	36-58
Field goal %	42	62
Three-pointers	7-22	12-28
Three-point %	32	43
Free throws	4-6	11-17
Free throw %	67	65
Rebounds	25	32
Offensive rebounds	5	5
Defensive rebounds	20	27
Assists	11	22
Steals	4	11
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	14	6
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	15
Fast-break points	7	4
Points in the paint	22	44
Fouls	12	9
Largest lead	3	40
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	93

How the scoring went

1st Half27-48Tim Fuller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sam Parrish assists)
1st Half27-50Josh Smith makes 2-foot dunk (Colin Porter assists)
2nd Half27-52JJ Harper makes 2-foot dunk (Colin Porter assists)
2nd Half29-52Decoreio Smith makes layup
2nd Half29-54Kaden Metheny makes driving layup
2nd Half29-55JJ Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-55Tim Fuller makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half31-56Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-56Decoreio Smith makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half33-58Josh Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half35-58Breland Morrison makes layup
2nd Half35-60Kaden Metheny makes layup (Josh Smith assists)
2nd Half35-61Kaden Metheny makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half38-61Breland Morrison makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sam Parrish assists)
2nd Half38-63Josh Smith makes layup
2nd Half38-65Brett Decker Jr. makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half38-67Colin Porter makes layup
2nd Half40-67Sam Parrish makes 22-foot jumper (Blake Warner assists)
2nd Half40-70Ryan Jones Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kaden Metheny assists)
2nd Half40-72Ryan Jones Jr. makes layup
2nd Half40-75Zander Yates makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zander Carter assists)
2nd Half42-75Sam Parrish makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-77Ryan Jones Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Zander Yates assists)
2nd Half42-79Josh Smith makes layup
2nd Half45-79Brevon Ricker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Dunn assists)
2nd Half45-81Zander Carter makes layup
2nd Half48-81Brevon Ricker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Dunn assists)
2nd Half48-83Brett Decker Jr. makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-85TJ Drain makes layup (Brett Decker Jr. assists)
2nd Half49-85Decoreio Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-85Decoreio Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-86Zander Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-88Brady Kester makes 5-foot dunk (Zander Carter assists)
2nd Half50-90TJ Drain makes 3-foot dunk (Zander Carter assists)
2nd Half53-90Decoreio Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sam Parrish assists)
2nd Half53-92TJ Drain makes layup
2nd Half55-92Decoreio Smith makes layup (Brevon Ricker assists)
2nd Half55-94TJ Drain makes layup (JC Shirer Jr. assists)
2nd Half55-95Drew Grimes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-95Ethan Dunn makes 8-foot pullup jump shot