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Middle Tennessee beat Sam Houston 68–67 at home on Jan 4, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  SHSU | 34 | 33 | 67 |
  MTSU | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Sam Houston BearkatsMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders| SHSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 31 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5-10 | 2-5 |
| Veljko Ilic | 30 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 8-12 | 0-0 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 29 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-1 |
| Kashie Natt | 20 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-1 |
| Justin Begg | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Jacob Walker | 24 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Isaiah Manning | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jaxson Ford | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| CJ Beaumont | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Matt Dann | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 38 | 14 | 27-56 | 5-11 |
| MTSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Oglesby | 36 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2-9 | 2-7 |
| Jahvin Carter | 33 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5-9 | 4-5 |
| Chris Loofe | 29 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-4 |
| Kamari Lands | 28 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5-13 | 1-5 |
| Torey Alston | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-0 |
| Sean Smith | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3-6 | 2-2 |
| Tre Green | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 68 | 28 | 10 | 24-62 | 11-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
SHSU offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MTSU defense in 0
MTSU offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · SHSU defense in 4
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
SHSUMTSUExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
SHSUMTSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 28.7 | 12.5 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Justin Begg | 27.4 | 11.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Kashie Natt | 25.6 | 13.2 | 6.5 | 2.1 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 25.2 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 1.2 |
| Veljko Ilic | 24.4 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 2.2 |
| Isaiah Manning | 20.8 | 12.3 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Jacob Walker | 16.5 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 15.2 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lands | 29.3 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Torey Alston | 28.1 | 11.9 | 8.5 | 1.4 |
| Jahvin Carter | 27.3 | 10.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Sean Smith | 24.3 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Alec Oglesby | 23.2 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Chris Loofe | 22.1 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| Tre Green | 20.9 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 15.2 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
SHSU offenseper gameMTSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
SHSUForAgainst48% of SHSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MTSUForAgainst46% of MTSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
SHSU 3series3 MTSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | MTSU 70 | SHSU 78 | SHSU+8 | +8 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | SHSU 67 | MTSU 68 | MTSU+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | SHSU 70 | MTSU 74 | MTSU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MTSU 77 | SHSU 75 | MTSU+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | MTSU 64 | SHSU 81 | SHSU+17 | +17 |
| Jan 13, 2024 | SHSU 60 | MTSU 51 | SHSU+9 | +9 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
