| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| LAM | 32 | 39 | 71 |
Nutall, Powers lead Sam Houston St. over Lamar 77-71
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — Zach Nutall had 18 points as Sam Houston defeated Lamar 77-71 on Monday night.
Donte Powers added 17 points for the Bearkats, while Demarkus Lampley chipped in 16.
Bryce Monroe had 12 points for Sam Houston (17-6, 11-1 Southland Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive victory.
Davion Buster had 19 points for the Cardinals (4-17, 3-10), who have now lost six consecutive games. Ellis Jefferson added 17 points and seven rebounds. Kasen Harrison had 15 points. Avery Sullivan tied a career high with 16 rebounds plus 8 points.
The Bearkats improve to 2-0 against the Cardinals for the season. Sam Houston defeated Lamar 96-71 on Jan. 13.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Gerald Williams
- Danny Chance
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 9-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Liberty | 7-4 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| UTEP | 6-4 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-5 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 3 | 14-10 |
| New Mexico State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Florida International | 2-9 | 7 | 8-16 |
| Sam Houston | 1-10 | 8 | 8-16 |
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 12-1 | - | 18-6 |
| Nicholls | 9-4 | 3 | 15-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-4 | 3 | 15-9 |
| Lamar | 9-4 | 3 | 14-10 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-5 | 4 | 15-10 |
| Houston Christian | 8-5 | 4 | 11-13 |
| Northwestern State | 7-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-8 | 7 | 13-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 4-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-11 | 10 | 4-20 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-12 | 11 | 3-21 |
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