Clash at Bernard Johnson Coliseum: Sam Houston State and Texas State in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to host the Texas State Bobcats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans can anticipate a thrilling men's basketball game. The Bearkats have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, but they will be looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage.
In their last game against the Warhawks, the Bearkats eked out a narrow victory with 63 points over their opponents' 62. Despite shooting only 37 percent from the field and an underwhelming 24 percent from beyond the arc, they managed to secure more points off turnovers (21) than their rivals. Their free-throw percentage was also lower than desired at around 61 percent.
The previous away game saw them facing a tougher challenge against Missouri State Bears where they scored 60 points but fell short by nine points. The Bearkats struggled with field goal attempts, making only around 30 percent of two-pointers and roughly 26 percent of three-pointers. However, they showed tenacity on defense with six steals and were able to convert turnovers into 14 points.
A standout performance came earlier when they hosted Lamar Cardinals and dominated with an impressive scoreline of 90-70. Their shooting was exceptional that night; nearly 53 percent from two-point range and an astonishingly high three-pointer percentage at about 52 percent contributed significantly to this win.
The upcoming match promises excitement as Sam Houston aims to replicate its high-scoring offense witnessed against Lamar while tightening up defensively as seen in recent games. The team will need to improve its shooting consistency across all fronts – field goals, free throws, and beyond the arc – if it hopes to overcome Texas State Bobcats' challenge.
Bearkat fans should mark their calendars for December 16th at half-past midnight UTC when these two teams face off in Huntsville's Bernard Johnson Coliseum. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on ESPN+.