Mirtchell's career high 27 leads Sam Houston St. past Rice
HOUSTON -- Kai Mitchell scored a career-high 27 points -- nearly double his season average (14.2 ppg) -- and grabbed 13 rebounds as Sam Houston State topped Rice 75-61 on Sunday.
Mitchell was 11-for-17 from the field and made all four free throws. Zach Nutall added 14 points for Sam Houston State (9-4), which earned its fifth consecutive win. Chad Bowie added 11 points.
Chris Mullins scored 13 points to lead the Owls (8-5). Payton Moore and Trey Murphy III each scored 11 points. The Bearkats shot 51% (30-for-59) and owned the boards 40-34.
Sam Houston State visits McNeese State to open Southland Conference play on Thursday. Rice plays Marshall on the road on Thursday in a Conference USA opener.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Antinio Petty
- Kerby Sitton
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |