Sam Houston beat Louisiana Tech 83–67 at home on Jan 31, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 35 | 67 | |
| 34 | 49 | 83 |
| LT | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Dudley | 40 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 6-19 | 2-9 |
| AJ Bates | 38 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4-17 | 0-4 |
| Melian Martinez | 26 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Avery Thomas II | 25 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Scooter Williams | 27 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 6-7 | 3-3 |
| Will Allen | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Kylan Howze | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Sir Issac Herron | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 34 | 8 | 25-59 | 5-18 |
| SHSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 31 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Kashie Natt | 30 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-2 |
| Veljko Ilic | 26 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Justin Begg | 24 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3-9 | 1-5 |
| Po'Boigh King | 21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-3 |
| Jacob Walker | 30 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 7-11 | 1-2 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Matt Dann | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| CJ Beaumont | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 83 | 28 | 7 | 27-55 | 5-14 |
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).
LT offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · SHSU defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
SHSU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LT defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Dudley | 32.9 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| AJ Bates | 31.3 | 10.9 | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| Kaden Cooper | 23.6 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Avery Thomas II | 22.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Scooter Williams | 21.7 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 19.8 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Sir Issac Herron | 15.8 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| Melian Martinez | 15.5 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 30.3 | 15.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Justin Begg | 26.9 | 9.5 | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Kashie Natt | 26.2 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 2.5 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 25.6 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Veljko Ilic | 24.9 | 10.7 | 8.0 | 2.4 |
| Jacob Walker | 21.1 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah Manning | 19.3 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 16.5 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
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.
49% of LT's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
48% of SHSU'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 7, 2026 | LT+9 | +9 | ||
| Jan 31, 2026 | SHSU+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | LT+24 | +24 | ||
| Feb 1, 2025 | LT+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | SHSU+6 | +6 | ||
| Jan 6, 2024 | SHSU+4 | +4 |
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.