Sam Houston Bearkats vs Florida International Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FIU | 27 | 32 | 59 |
SHSU | 43 | 35 | 78 |
Top-seed Sam Houston opens Conference USA Tournament with 78-59 victory over FIU
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Davon Barnes had 15 points to lead top-seeded Sam Houston to a 78-59 victory over No. 9 seed Florida International in the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday night.
Barnes shot 4 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bearkats (21-11), who have won seven in a row. Cameron Huefner hit two 3-pointers and scored 12. Kian Scroggins had 11 points.
Javaunte Hawkins led the Panthers (11-22) with 20 points and three steals. Arturo Dean added 16 points and eight rebounds. Jayden Brewer scored 12.
Sam Houston will play the winner of Thursday's quarterfinal between No. 4 seed Liberty and fifth-seeded UTEP in Friday's semifinals.
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Game Information
Huntsville, AL
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Antinio Petty
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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