The Liberty Flames concluded their 2026 regular season with a nail‑biting 8‑7 victory over Middle Tennessee, a win that cemented their position as the No. 2 seed heading into the Conference USA Championship.
The game, played under the bright lights of Murfreesboro, saw the Flames rally in the late innings, turning a modest lead into a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Riley DeCandido was the offensive catalyst, driving in five runs and launching a two‑run homer that shifted momentum in Liberty’s favor.
Kyle Hvidsten complemented the effort with three hits and three runs scored, while Josh Campos added his team‑leading 10th home run, underscoring the depth of the lineup.
On the mound, Tyler August delivered three solid innings of relief, and Cooper Harrington notched his 11th save of the season, sealing the win for the Flames.
Championship Outlook
With a final conference record of 21‑9, Liberty will now travel to Kennesaw, Georgia, where they will meet the conference’s top seed in what promises to be a high‑stakes championship showdown.
The upcoming championship in Kennesaw offers the Flames a chance to translate regular‑season momentum into a title, and the team is poised to lean on the same clutch performances that defined their regular‑season finale.