Sam Houston defeats Grambling 86-68
TROY, Ala. -- — Davon Barnes' 21 points helped Sam Houston defeat Grambling 86-68 on Wednesday.
Barnes was 7 of 10 shooting, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Bearkats (3-3). Kian Scroggins added 19 points while shooting 8 of 9 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line, and he also had five rebounds. Lamar Wilkerson was 5 of 8 shooting (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.
Mikale Stevenson led the way for the Tigers (2-4) with 19 points and four assists. Grambling also got 13 points and two steals from Jimel Cofer. In addition, Tra'Michael Moton finished with nine points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Adams
- Derek Schulte
- Wesley Ford
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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