13-5, 3-3 Conference
78
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| UTU | 29 | 24 | 53 |
9-9, 1-4 Conference
53
Grant directs Sam Houston to 78-53 victory over Utah Tech
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Qua Grant scored 15 points to help Sam Houston defeat Utah Tech 78-53 on Saturday night.
Grant added five assists and three steals for the Bearkats (13-5, 3-3 Western Athletic Conference). Lamar Wilkerson scored 13 on 6-of-9 shooting. Donte Powers scored 10.
Frank Staine led the way for the Trailblazers (9-9, 1-4) with 10 points. Tanner Christensen and Noa Gonsalves both scored eight.
NEXT UP
Sam Houston next plays Thursday against SFA at home, and Utah Tech will visit Grand Canyon on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Burns Arena
2:00 AM, 15 January 2023
St. George, UT
Attendance: 1,689
- Referees:
- Rob Kruger
- Eric Anderson
- Mike O'Neill
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Liberty | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 1-8 | 6 | 7-15 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 7-1 | - | 17-5 |
| Utah Valley | 7-1 | - | 15-7 |
| Tarleton State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| California Baptist | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-10 |
| UT Arlington | 4-4 | 3 | 11-11 |
| Seattle U | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Utah Tech | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-16 |
| Abilene Christian | 1-6 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-7 | 6 | 9-13 |
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