In Beaumont, Texas, the Sam Houston Bearkats claimed a decisive victory over the Lamar Cardinals, winning the game 85-72 on Sunday evening.
Lamar Wilkerson played a significant role in the win, contributing 28 points. He demonstrated strong shooting skills, connecting on 9 of his 16 attempts from the field, which included an impressive 6 out of 10 from beyond the arc, while also making all four of his free throws.

Kalifa Sakho also made notable contributions to the Bearkats, scoring 22 points with an efficient shooting performance, hitting 9 of 12 from the floor and sealing 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Additionally, Sakho rebounded well, pulling down six boards.

For the Cardinals, Andrew Holifield was the standout, finishing the game with 15 points and six rebounds. Adam Hamilton and Ja’Sean Jackson supported the effort by scoring 13 and 11 points, respectively.

The game shifted in favor of Sam Houston early on, as they took the lead with 16:55 left in the first half and maintained it throughout the contest, never allowing Lamar to regain control.