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UTRGV Falls 86-78 to Sam Houston State - Recap
Savion Flagg scored 27 points and added 17 rebounds for a double-double, leading Sam Houston State over UTRGV, 86-78, on Monday at Johnson Coliseum.
Sam Houston State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Sam Houston State got 19 points from Demarkus Lampley and another 15 points from Jarren Cook. Jaden Ray contributed 4 assists, while Savion Flagg cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
UTRGV got 22 points from Justin Johnson in a losing cause and another 19 points from Marek Nelson. Marek Nelson contributed 4 assists for them, while Mike Adewunmi had 7 rebounds.
Sam Houston State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Sam Houston State had a 48-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Sam Houston State takes its act on the road to face Tarleton State looking for another win. For UTRGV, they head home to face Grand Canyon.