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Sam Houston State Defeats UTEP 60-56 - Recap
Sam Houston State got 16 points from Lamar Wilkerson as they ran past UTEP 60-56 on Saturday at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Sam Houston State did not, however, defeat UTEP against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
Damon Nicholas Jr. had 11 points for Sam Houston State and Davon Barnes chipped in with 11 points. Davon Barnes had 4 assists for them, while Damon Nicholas Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
UTEP got a 13-point performance from Tae Hardy, who was supported by 10 points from Zid Powell. Calvin Solomon had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Calvin Solomon grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Sam Houston State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Sam Houston State had a 49-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Sam Houston State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Kentucky. UTEP will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Jacksonville State.