Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Sam Houston Bearkats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 30 | 44 | 74 |
SHSU | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Sam Houston beats Western Kentucky 78-74
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Lamar Wilkerson had 21 points in Sam Houston's 78-74 victory over Western Kentucky on Wednesday night.
Wilkerson shot 7 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bearkats (9-8, 2-0 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin scored 17 points, shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Souleymane Doumbia shot 4 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Don McHenry finished with 15 points and three steals for the Hilltoppers (12-4, 1-1). Western Kentucky also got 14 points from Brandon Newman. The loss snapped the Hilltoppers' eight-game winning streak.
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Game Information
Huntsville, TX
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:Chris Pacsi
Referee:Alexander Thompson
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 6-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 3 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| New Mexico State | 2-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 4 | 9-8 |
| UTEP | 2-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Delaware | 1-5 | 5 | 5-12 |
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