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Sam Houston State Downs Rice 82-69 - Match Report
Sam Houston State got 24 points from Zach Nutall en route to a 82-69 victory over Rice on Saturday at Johnson Coliseum.
Sam Houston State got 21 points from Demarkus Lampley and another 12 points from Jarren Cook. Bryce Monroe contributed 5 assists, while Demarkus Lampley cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Rice got 17 points from Quincy Olivari in a losing cause and another 15 points from Chris Mullins. Cameron Sheffield contributed 6 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 8 rebounds.
Sam Houston State trailed at halftime, 34-31.
Rice won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-29.
Sam Houston State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UTRGV. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New Orleans.