| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 38 | 31 | 69 |
| SHSU | 45 | 31 | 76 |
Wilkerson scores 32, Sam Houston defeats New Mexico State 76-69 in regular-season finale
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Lamar Wilkerson scored 32 points as Sam Houston beat New Mexico State 76-69 on Saturday in a regular-season finale.
The teams next compete in the Conference USA Tournament Tuesday through next Saturday in Huntsville.
Wilkerson also had five assists for the Bearkats (13-18, 6-12). Marcus Boykin scored 18 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor and 6 for 6 from the line and added five rebounds. Josiah Hammons went 5 of 8 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.
Robert Carpenter led the way for the Aggies (17-14, 10-8) with 20 points. Peter Filipovity added 13 points and seven rebounds for New Mexico State. Christian Cook finished with 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Kevin Mathis
- Eric Lowe
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 28-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 23-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| New Mexico State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-10 | 5 | 17-15 |
| UTEP | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 10-23 |
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