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Recap - Sam Houston State Defeats Middle Tennessee 60-51

Middle Tennessee was burned for 27 points by Lamar Wilkerson on Saturday as Sam Houston State picked up a 60-51 win at Murphy Center.

Bettors who backed Sam Houston State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.

Sam Houston State got 10 points from Souleymane Doumbia and another 6 points from Jaden Ray. Souleymane Doumbia contributed 1 assists, while Damon Nicholas Jr. cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee got 29 points from Jestin Porter in a losing cause and another 10 points from Elias King. Tre Green contributed 2 assists for them, while Jared Coleman-Jones had 7 rebounds.

Sam Houston State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Sam Houston State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-32.

Sam Houston State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Liberty. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track at UTEP.