Can the Bearkats' Dominant Paint Performance Foreshadow a Winning Streak?
The Sam Houston State Bearkats secured another victory in their latest matchup against the New Mexico State Aggies, with a final score of 79-67. The Bearkats now hold an impressive record, while the Aggies fell further behind in their season tally. The game unfolded at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, where fans witnessed an intense battle that ultimately favored the home team.
From tip-off to final buzzer, the Bearkats demonstrated superior coordination and execution on both ends of the court. Their offense was particularly effective inside, racking up 38 points in paint compared to 28 by the Aggies. This inside dominance was complemented by a solid defensive effort that saw them block five shots and match their opponents with seven steals each.
The home team's shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at 46 percent, contributing significantly to their overall field goal percentage of 42 percent. Despite shooting less efficiently from beyond the arc at 34 percent compared to their usual average, they managed to sink ten three-pointers which kept pressure on the Aggies throughout the game.
Ball distribution played a key role in this contest as well; Sam Houston boasted an impressive assist count of 17 against just eight turnovers. This gave them an assists turnover ratio of over two-to-one, showcasing their careful ball handling and teamwork.
Rebounding was another area where Sam Houston excelled; they outrebounded New Mexico State by ten boards overall (45-35), including grabbing fifteen offensive rebounds which led to eighteen second-chance points – more than double what New Mexico State could muster.
As for free throws, although not as accurate as they would have liked at only sixty percent completion rate from the line, it proved enough when combined with other aspects of their game plan.
On New Mexico State's side despite falling short on rebounds and assists they showed remarkable accuracy from free throw line hitting ninety-four percent of attempts but it wasn't sufficient against balanced attack presented by SHSU
Looking ahead for SHSU fans eagerly anticipate next encounter scheduled on January 27th at Bernard Johnson Coliseum where UTEP Miners will challenge Bearkats Fans can catch action live ESPN+ starting at 4:30 PM Central Time ensuring no moment missed this exciting college basketball season