Wilkerson scores 24 as Sam Houston rolls to 90-70 victory over Lamar
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Lamar Wilkerson's 24 points helped Sam Houston defeat Lamar 90-70 on Sunday night.
Wilkerson was 7 of 13 shooting, including 5 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Bearkats (5-4). Davon Barnes added 16 points while shooting 4 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free throw line, and they also had seven rebounds. Souleymane Doumbia was 3 of 4 shooting and 6 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Adam Hamilton led the way for the Cardinals (4-5) with 13 points. Janko Buljic added 10 points and six rebounds for Lamar. Ja'Sean Jackson also recorded 10 points.
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Sam Houston's next game is Saturday against Missouri State on the road, and Lamar hosts UL Monroe on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gary Maxwell
- Randal Anders
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 4-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 5-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-7 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 5-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-10 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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