Liberty Flames defeat Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 75-69

Colin Porter scores 23 points to lead Liberty to 13th straight victory

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Led by Colin Porter's 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 75-69 on Wednesday. The Flames improved to 19-3 with the win, while the Fightin' Blue Hens fell to 6-16.

Why it matters

This victory extends Liberty's winning streak to 13 games, solidifying their position as a top team in Conference USA. For Delaware, the loss continues their struggles this season as they look to turn things around.

The details

Colin Porter scored 23 points and had 5 rebounds for the Flames. Josh Smith added 14 points, 5 rebounds, and went 5-of-6 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. JJ Harper contributed 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting and 5-of-5 from the line. For Delaware, Justyn Fernandez led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Macon Emory scored 19 points with 2 steals, and Christian Bliss finished with 15 points and 5 assists.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Colin Porter

A key player for the Liberty Flames, scoring 23 points in the victory.

Josh Smith

Scored 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for the Flames.

JJ Harper

Contributed 13 points on efficient shooting for the Flames.

Justyn Fernandez

Led the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens with 21 points and 4 assists.

Macon Emory

Scored 19 points and had 2 steals for the Fightin' Blue Hens.

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The takeaway

This game showcased Liberty's continued dominance in Conference USA, as they extended their winning streak to 13 games. However, Delaware's struggles this season highlight the need for them to make adjustments and find a way to turn their season around.