Charleston downs Sam Houston 59-49 behind Pointer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Marquise Pointer scored 12 points, including a go-ahead jumper, Nick Harris scored 11 with eight rebounds, and the College of Charleston beat Sam Houston State 59-49 on Thursday night to win the consolation semifinals of the 2017 GCI Great Alaska Shootout.
Jo Chealey scored 13 points with eight assists and Jaylen McManus added nine points with three 3-pointers for the Cougars (3-2), who face the winner of Santa Clara vs. Anchorage Alaska in the finals on Saturday.
Marcus Harris hit a 3 to end more than 7:36 scoreless minutes for the Bearkats extending to the first quarter and Sam Houston State closed to 32-28 early in the second half. Albert Almanza tied it at 41 with a 3, but Harris hit a layup, Evan Bailey added a 3, and the Cougars were up 46-41, and led by 11 with 1:02 left to play. Chealey hit four free throws down the stretch to seal it.
McManus opened with a 3-pointer and the Cougars led 12-7 after he hit another 3. Galbreath put the Bearkats up 15-14 with a jumper, but Pointer hit a go-ahead jumper and the Cougars scored nine unanswered point while the Bearkats went scoreless the rest of the way to lead 25-18 at halftime.
Chris Galbreath Jr. led Sam Houston State (2-3) with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Sturdivan
- Mark Cook
- Levon Zakarian
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Elon | 2-0 | - | 11-4 |
| William & Mary | 2-0 | - | 8-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Hofstra | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northeastern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Drexel | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Delaware | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Towson | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Campbell | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Monmouth | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| Hampton | 1-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Stony Brook | 0-2 | 2 | 4-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Liberty | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
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