Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Sam Houston Bearkats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 54 | 90 | |
SHSU | 30 | 36 | 66 |
Bates has 20 as Louisiana Tech knocks off Sam Houston 90-66
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — AJ Bates scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Sam Houston 90-66 on Saturday.
Bates had nine assists and four steals for the Bulldogs (19-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Al Green shot 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Daniel Batcho shot 5 of 6 from the field and 8 for 9 from the line to finish with 18 points, while adding nine rebounds.
Lamar Wilkerson finished with 22 points for the Bearkats (11-18, 4-12). Cameron Huefner added 18 points for Sam Houston. Marcus Boykin also had 14 points.
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Both teams play on Thursday. Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State and Sam Houston hosts UTEP.
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Game Information
Huntsville, TX
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Shane Land
Referee:John Johnson
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Florida International | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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