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New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Recap - Sam Houston State Wins 79-67
Sam Houston State got 20 points from Davon Barnes en route to a 79-67 victory over New Mexico State on Thursday at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Sam Houston State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Sam Houston State got 11 points from Souleymane Doumbia and another 10 points from Damon Nicholas Jr.. Marcus Boykin contributed 5 assists, while Souleymane Doumbia cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
New Mexico State got 18 points from Jordan Rawls in a losing cause and another 17 points from Femi Odukale. Jordan Rawls contributed 2 assists for them, while Femi Odukale had 7 rebounds.
Sam Houston State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Sam Houston State had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Sam Houston State heads into a battle against UTEP. New Mexico State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana Tech.