Sam Houston Bearkats @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Barnes, Wilkerson lift Sam Houston over Western Kentucky 79-77
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- — Davon Barnes scored 21 points and Lamar Wilkerson had a go-ahead layup with 17 seconds left to rally Sam Houston to a 79-77 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday night.
Barnes added seven rebounds and five assists for the Bearkats (13-9, 6-1 Conference USA). Cameron Huefner hit four 3-pointers scored 18, adding six boards. Damon Nicholas Jr. scored 14 on 6-for-8 shooting. Wilkerson missed 12 of 14 shots until hitting the game-winner.
Don McHenry led the Hilltoppers (14-7, 3-4) with 21 points. Rodney Howard had 17 points and six rebounds, while Tyrone Marshall scored 12.
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Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Olandis Poole
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 4-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Sam Houston | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| New Mexico State | 3-4 | 4.5 | 10-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida International | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| Delaware | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-13 |
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