Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Sam Houston Bearkats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTSU | 36 | 28 | 64 |
SHSU | 48 | 33 | 81 |
Sam Houston defeats Middle Tennessee 81-64
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Davon Barnes had 23 points in Sam Houston's 81-64 win against Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.
Barnes was 8-of-12 shooting, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the foul line for the Bearkats (18-11, 11-3 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin scored 17 points while shooting 3 of 4 from the field and 11 for 14 from the free-throw line. Lamar Wilkerson was 4-of-10 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.
The Blue Raiders (12-17, 6-8) were led by Jared Jones, who recorded 18 points and four assists. Jestin Porter added 11 points for Middle Tennessee. In addition, Jacob Johnson finished with 11 points.
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Game Information
Huntsville, TX
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Randal Anders
Referee:Kerry Sitton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-8 | 8 | 12-13 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
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