Sam Houston beat Missouri State 80–71 at Missouri State on Jan 28, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 42 | 80 | |
| 33 | 38 | 71 |
| SHSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashie Natt | 33 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6-10 | 0-0 |
| Justin Begg | 32 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3-8 | 2-4 |
| Po'Boigh King | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-4 |
| Veljko Ilic | 25 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Jacob Walker | 28 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-3 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Matt Dann | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| CJ Beaumont | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 32 | 12 | 31-57 | 4-13 |
| MOST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaxton King | 37 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 34 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-4 |
| Keith Palek III | 33 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 7-16 | 2-5 |
| Antwan Burnett | 30 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 21 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 8-14 | 0-0 |
| Darrion Sutton | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Logan Epes | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Cameron Boone | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tyrique Brooks | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Melakih Cunningham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 71 | 25 | 12 | 27-56 | 6-15 |
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 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · MOST defense in 1
MOST offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · SHSU defense in 1
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 68 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 30.3 | 15.8 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 26.7 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 1.6 |
| Justin Begg | 26.6 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| Kashie Natt | 25.6 | 12.1 | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| Veljko Ilic | 25.0 | 11.0 | 7.9 | 2.3 |
| Jacob Walker | 20.1 | 7.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah Manning | 19.7 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 15.9 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Williams | 36.1 | 14.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Keith Palek III | 33.7 | 18.0 | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Zaxton King | 29.7 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 27.8 | 7.7 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 27.2 | 13.7 | 6.8 | 2.2 |
| Antwan Burnett | 24.6 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 1.0 |
| Darrion Sutton | 14.8 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| Cameron Boone | 9.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
Rank 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.
48% of SHSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
43% of MOST'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.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | SHSU+5 | +5 | ||
| Jan 28, 2026 | SHSU+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2023 | MOST+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | MOST+22 | +22 |
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.