Sam Houston Bearkats @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 34 | 33 | 67 |
MTSU | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Carter's 16, Alston's game-winner lead Middle Tennessee over Sam Houston, 68-67
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Jahvin Carter led Middle Tennessee with 16 points and Torey Alston hit the game-winning dunk with five seconds remaining as the Blue Raiders knocked off Sam Houston 68-67 on Sunday.
Carter shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Blue Raiders (9-5, 3-0 Conference USA). Kamari Lands shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 14 points. Alston shot 4 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Veljko Ilic finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bearkats (8-6, 0-3). Po'Boigh King added 14 points for Sam Houston. Damon Nicholas Jr. had 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
Middle Tennessee went into the half tied with Sam Houston 34-34. Tre Green scored eight points in the half. Carter scored 10 second-half points for Middle Tennessee.
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Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN
Referee:Rob Rorke
Referee:Landon Brandes
Referee:Chase Shaw
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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