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Nicholls State Falls 84-81 Against Sam Houston State - Game Recap
Demarkus Lampley went off for 27 points and added 8 rebounds leading Sam Houston State over Nicholls State, 84-81, on Saturday at David R. Stopher Gym.
Jarren Cook had 16 points for Sam Houston State and Tristan Ikpe chipped in with 10 points. Bryce Monroe had 4 assists for them, while Demarkus Lampley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Nicholls State got 17 points from Kevin Johnson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jeremiah Buford. Andre Jones contributed 6 assists for them, while Najee Garvin had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Sam Houston State were victorious, as the score was 46-43 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Sam Houston State as they grabbed 38 boards, while Nicholls State only had 31
Sam Houston State heads into a battle against Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Lamar.