Liberty Defeats Missouri State 79-76 for 14th Straight Win

Zach Cleveland records a triple-double in the victory.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:47pm

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Zach Cleveland recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as Liberty defeated Missouri State 79-76 on Saturday for the Flames' 14th straight win. Brett Decker Jr. scored 20 points for Liberty, while Josh Smith and Colin Porter also contributed to the victory.

Why it matters

Liberty's 14-game winning streak is an impressive feat, showcasing the team's strong performance this season. The win over Missouri State solidifies Liberty's position in Conference USA.

The details

Cleveland was 8-of-13 shooting and recorded the triple-double to lead Liberty to the victory. Decker Jr. shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and made all 5 of his free throw attempts. Smith had 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting, while Porter scored 10 second-half points. For Missouri State, Keith Palek III led the way with 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Michael Osei-Bonsu added 16 points and 9 rebounds.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Zach Cleveland

A player for Liberty who recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the game.

Brett Decker Jr.

A player for Liberty who scored 20 points, shooting 6 for 9 from the field and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line.

Josh Smith

A player for Liberty who scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

Colin Porter

A player for Liberty who scored 10 second-half points.

Keith Palek III

A player for Missouri State who led his team in scoring with 25 points and 9 rebounds.

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The takeaway

Liberty's impressive 14-game winning streak, led by Zach Cleveland's triple-double performance, showcases the team's dominance in Conference USA this season.