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Lamar Falls 85-72 Against Sam Houston State - Game Recap

Lamar was burned for 28 points by Lamar Wilkerson on Sunday as Sam Houston State picked up a 85-72 win at Montagne Center.

Kalifa Sakho had 22 points for Sam Houston State and Marcus Boykin chipped in with 9 points. Marcus Boykin had 11 assists for them, while Dorian Finister was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Lamar got a 15-point performance from Andrew Holifield, who was supported by 13 points from Adam Hamilton. Cody Pennebaker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Lamar, while Errol White grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Sam Houston State were victorious, as the score was 41-38 at the break.

Lamar had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Sam Houston State heads into a battle against Trinity-TX. Lamar, meanwhile, will have their next action against Akron.