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How to Watch High Point vs. Liberty: TV Channel, Live Stream and Start Time
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College basketball fans will not have to wait until Monday evening for one of the first intriguing games of the new season. High Point and Liberty will meet shortly after midnight in Rock Hill, South Carolina, opening the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon and giving two successful mid-major programs a national spotlight.
The Panthers enter the new season after an outstanding campaign in which they finished 31-5. High Point established itself as one of the country's more dangerous programs outside the major conferences, combining aggressive defense with an ability to create extra possessions. Liberty brings considerable momentum of its own after winning 26 games and capturing the Conference USA regular-season championship.
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The two programs also share history from their time in the Big South Conference. Monday's game marks their first meeting since the 2017-18 season, adding another interesting element to a contest already carrying considerable opening-day attention.
How to Watch High Point vs. Liberty
Day:Monday
Start Time:12:01 a.m. ET
Location:Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, Rock Hill, South Carolina
TV Channel:No traditional television broadcast
Live Stream: The Field of 68 YouTube channel and X
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A Midnight Start With Something to Prove
High Point's 31-win season established an impressive standard, but sustaining that success requires another strong start. The Panthers will look to create defensive pressure, force mistakes and establish an aggressive pace against a disciplined opponent.
Liberty presents a different challenge. The Flames have developed a reputation for offensive execution and careful possession management. Their ability to limit turnovers could be particularly important against High Point's pressure.
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Why This Game Matters
The opening contest of the Field of 68 marathon is designed to highlight programs that do not always receive national television exposure. High Point and Liberty are ideal representatives because both have recently competed for conference championships.
For Liberty, the game provides an early test against a quality opponent outside Conference USA. For High Point, it is an opportunity to demonstrate that last season's success can carry into a new campaign.
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Fans can watch the entire game free through the Field of 68's streaming coverage.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
