Mitchell carries Sam Houston St. past Paul Quinn 95-57
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Kai Mitchell had 18 points and eight rebounds as Sam Houston State easily beat NAIA's Paul Quinn 95-57 in the season opener on Tuesday night.
Zach Nutall had 15 points with Mark Tikhonenko adding 14. Dainan Swoope had 11 points for the hosts.
Th Bearkats held a slim 42-39 lead at the break but took control in the second half, winning that period 53-18.
Mateo Eschelk had 24 points for the Tigers. Joshua Cruz added 11 points. DeAngelo Streeter had six assists.
Sam Houston State takes on Mississippi St. on the road on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug George
- Ryan Huber
- Eric Kronebusch
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Liberty | 2-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Florida International | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
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