| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| SHSU | 29 | 37 | 66 |
Wilkerson and Sam Houston defeat Jacksonville State 66-61
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats: Game Highlights
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats: Game Highlights
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points as Sam Houston knocked off Jacksonville State 66-61 on Thursday night.
Wilkerson shot 11 for 17, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (9-16, 2-10 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin scored 12 points and added six rebounds and five assists. Kalifa Sakho shot 6 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points. The Bearkats broke a seven-game losing streak.
The Gamecocks (17-8, 9-3) were led by Jaron Pierre Jr., who recorded 21 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Jao Ituka added 10 points for Jacksonville State. The loss ended an eight-game winning streak for the Gamecocks.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Sam Houston hosts Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State goes on the road to play Louisiana Tech.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Jeb Hartness
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 10-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Liberty | 9-4 | 0.5 | 21-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-5 | 1.5 | 17-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 8-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| UTEP | 7-6 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| New Mexico State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 3 | 18-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-8 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Sam Houston | 4-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Florida International | 2-11 | 7.5 | 8-18 |
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