Sam Houston State Bearkats Face Setback at College Park Center Against Texas-Arlington Mavericks
The Sam Houston State Bearkats, after a hard-fought battle at the College Park Center, fell to the Texas-Arlington Mavericks with a final score of 70-58. The Bearkats now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Mavericks improved to 1-0.
In an intense conference game that saw three lead changes, the Sam Houston State Bearkats were unable to secure victory against their opponents. Despite a strong start in the first half where they scored 28 points, they could not maintain momentum and added only 30 more in the second half. The Mavericks took an early advantage with a commanding 46 points in the first half and sealed their win by scoring another 24 after halftime.
The Bearkats' offensive efforts were led by their field goal attempts totaling 58 but only converting at a rate of approximately 33 percent. From beyond the arc, they attempted 27 three-pointers and made eight, resulting in roughly a 30 percent success rate from long range. At the free-throw line, they showed better accuracy with a solid performance making approximately three-quarters of their shots.
Defensively, both teams matched each other with three blocks apiece. However, it was on rebounds where slight differences emerged; The Sam Houston State team grabbed a total of 32 rebounds - evenly split between offensive and defensive efforts - compared to Texas-Arlington's slightly higher tally of 34 rebounds.
The Maverick's offense proved more efficient throughout the game as evidenced by their superior shooting percentages across all categories: approximately sixty percent from two-point range and around fifty-four percent for field goals overall. They also outperformed in fast break points (13) and points off turnovers (24), which contributed significantly to their victory margin.
Looking ahead for The Sam Houston State Bearkats fans can mark their calendars for February twelve when SHSU will take on Abilene Christian Wildcats at Teague Center located in Abilene TX. This upcoming match is scheduled for midnight Central Time Zone and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ over internet networks ensuring fans won't miss any action from this anticipated encounter.