Sam Houston Bearkats @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 35 | 39 | 74 |
| 49 | 37 | 86 |
Fausett's 22 help Southern Utah beat Sam Houston 86-74
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — Maizen Fausett had 22 points in Southern Utah's 86-74 win over Sam Houston on Thursday night.
Tevian Jones scored 21 points and added five rebounds and three steals for the Thunderbirds (12-6, 4-1 Western Athletic Conference). Dee Barnes shot 5 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 17 points, while adding seven rebounds.
Qua Grant led the way for the Bearkats (12-5, 2-3) with 17 points, four assists and two steals. Donte Powers added 14 points for Sam Houston. In addition, Cameron Huefner finished with 12 points.
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Game Information
Cedar City, UT
Referee:Jimmy Casas
Referee:Scott Tierney
Referee:Ian Caldwell
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
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