Williams leads balanced Sam Houston State to 91-51 debut win
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Jamal Williams scored 15 points and four players reached double figures as Sam Houston State opened its season with a 91-51 defeat of Division III Texas-Tyler on Saturday night.
Williams scored on 4-for-7 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists. Jon Dewey III scored 14 points, Cameron Delaney 12 and Abrian Edwards 10, including a 3-pointer and a dunk. Edwards and Cameron Delaney each had eight rebounds. Josh Delaney led with 6 assists.
Chase Mason and Cameron Frank led the Cowboys with 13 points apiece.
The Bearkats broke away with a 12-3 run after the midway point of the second quarter. Dewey scored seven points in the four-minute run on a 3-pointer, a drive and a jumper.
The Bearkats, with seven returning from last season's 21-win team that advanced to the semifinals of the Southland Conference Tournament, shot 45 percent (27-60) with nine 3-pointers and had 24 assists against nine turnovers.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Anthony Johnson
- Josh Klem
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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