Powers scores 18, Sam Houston beats Texas State 69-62
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- — Donte Powers had 18 points in Sam Houston's 69-62 win over Texas State on Saturday night.
Powers was 6 of 11 shooting, including 5 for 8 from distance, and went 1 for 4 from the line for the Bearkats (9-2). Javion May added 13 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line, and he also had five rebounds and four steals. Qua Grant recorded nine points and shot 4 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Nighael Ceaser led the way for the Bobcats (6-6) with 19 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Nate Martin added 12 points and seven rebounds for Texas State. Drue Drinnon also had eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Casady
- Steve Orkus
- Anthony Burris
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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