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Lamar Cardinals vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Wrap - Sam Houston State Wins 75-64
Sam Houston State earned a 75-64 victory over Lamar on Thursday, getting 22 points from Savion Flagg at Johnson Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Sam Houston State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks.
Sam Houston State got 20 points from Demarkus Lampley and another 11 points from Donte Powers. Jaden Ray contributed 11 assists, while Tristan Ikpe cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Lamar got a 20-point performance from Lincoln Smith, who was supported by 12 points from C.J. Roberts. Ellis Jefferson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Lamar, while Corey Nickerson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Lamar won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-23.
Sam Houston State heads into a battle against UTRGV. Lamar, meanwhile, will have their next action against Stephen F. Austin.