Powers scores 18, Sam Houston beats Texas State 69-62
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- — Donte Powers had 18 points in Sam Houston's 69-62 win over Texas State on Saturday night.
Powers was 6 of 11 shooting, including 5 for 8 from distance, and went 1 for 4 from the line for the Bearkats (9-2). Javion May added 13 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line, and he also had five rebounds and four steals. Qua Grant recorded nine points and shot 4 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Nighael Ceaser led the way for the Bobcats (6-6) with 19 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Nate Martin added 12 points and seven rebounds for Texas State. Drue Drinnon also had eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Casady
- Steve Orkus
- Anthony Burris
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 |
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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