NEWSLETTER
The Sam Houston Bearkats (7-8, 0-2 CUSA) hope to build on a five-game home win streak when they host the Liberty Flames (13-2, 1-1 CUSA) on January 9, 2025.
Liberty was victorious in its previous game against Middle Tennessee, 73-63, on Saturday. Kaden Metheny was its top scorer with 19 points. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Sam Houston lost to UTEP 81-72. With 18 points, Marcus Boykin was its leading scorer.
When is Liberty vs. Sam Houston and when does it start?
This game between the Flames and Bearkats will go down on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Liberty vs. Sam Houston
The Flames and Bearkats will take to the floor at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum for this matchup on January 9, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports Network (>Watch on Fubo).
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Liberty Flames vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Game Preview
Liberty Stats, Odds & Insights
Liberty is outscoring opponents by 20.8 points per game with a +311 scoring differential overall. It puts up 80.1 points per game (75th in college basketball) and allows 59.3 per contest (seventh in college basketball).
The Flames are averaging 80.1 points, just 1.9 more than the 78.2 the Bearkats allow.
Liberty hits 10.9 three-pointers per game (10th in college basketball), 5.4 more than its opponents (5.5).
Liberty has been scoring 82.9 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 80.1 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Sam Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Sam Houston has a +25 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.7 points per game. It is putting up 79.9 points per game, 79th in college basketball, and is giving up 78.2 per outing to rank 325th in college basketball.
The Bearkats average 79.9 points, 20.6 more than the Flames give up.
Sam Houston knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (99th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.1 on average.
The Bearkats score 95.8 points per game at home, and 74.4 away.
While Sam Houston is posting 79.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has fallen short of that over its last 10 games, tallying 77.5 points per contest.
Flames Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Metheny | 14 | 14.7 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Zach Cleveland | 12 | 11.8 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Isaiah Ihnen | 11 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Owen Aquino | 15 | 10 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Taelon Peter | 15 | 9.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Bearkats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Wilkerson | 15 | 18.8 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| Cameron Huefner | 13 | 14.6 | 5 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Dorian Finister | 15 | 10.5 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Marcus Boykin | 9 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Kalifa Sakho | 15 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
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