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Western Kentucky Falls 78-74 to Sam Houston State - Recap
Lamar Wilkerson scored 21 points leading Sam Houston State to a 78-74 victory over Western Kentucky at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum on Wednesday.
Sam Houston State was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Sam Houston State got 17 points from Marcus Boykin and another 12 points from Souleymane Doumbia. Jaden Ray contributed 7 assists, while Jaden Ray cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got a 15-point performance from Don McHenry, who was supported by 14 points from Brandon Newman. Khristian Lander had 6 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Rodney Howard grabbed 6 rebounds.
Sam Houston State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Sam Houston State had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Sam Houston State heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville State.