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The Tarleton State Texans (0-1) battle the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-1) at Wisdom Gym on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Tarleton State
- Game day: Saturday, November 9, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Sam Houston 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.5 | 287 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.6 | 103 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.3 | 67 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.7 | 129 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 314 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13 | 52 |
Tarleton State 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 114 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.7 | 172 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.1 | 241 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.6 | 182 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 87 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 33 |
Sam Houston vs. Tarleton State Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Bearkats averaged 72.2 points per game, only 3.6 more points than the 68.6 the Texans gave up.
- When Sam Houston totaled more than 68.6 points last season, it went 15-2.
- Tarleton State went 14-3 last season when giving up fewer than 72.2 points.
- The Texans' 74.1 points per game last year were only 4.9 more points than the 69.2 the Bearkats gave up to opponents.
- Tarleton State put together a 19-1 record last season in games it scored more than 69.2 points.
- Sam Houston's record was 17-4 when it allowed fewer than 74.1 points last season.
- The Bearkats totaled 99 more points than their opponents last season (three per game on average), and the Texans scored 191 more points than their opponents (5.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Bearkats shot 42.5% from the field last season, 1.2 percentage points lower than the 43.7% the Texans allowed to opponents.
- Sam Houston had a 12-2 straight-up record in games it shot better than 43.7% from the field.
- The Texans shot at a 45.5% clip from the field last season, 2.9 percentage points greater than the 42.6% shooting opponents of the Bearkats averaged.
- Tarleton State compiled a 19-1 straight up record in games it shot above 42.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bearkats averaged 34.3 rebounds per game, outrebounding the Texans by 3.2 boards per contest last season.
- Sam Houston was 18-4 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Tarleton State was 10-8 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Bearkats were the 67th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Texans finished 241st.
- The Bearkats and the Texans were evenly matched on the offensive boards last season, with the teams averaging 10.2 and 9.3 offensive rebounds per game, respectively.
- When Sam Houston grabbed the most offensive rebounds they were 13-9 overall. When recording fewer boards, Tarleton State was 11-6.
- The Texans were the 241st-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Bearkats finished 54th.
- Sam Houston faired well on the boards with an average rebounding margin of +3.6 rebounds per game. It's a different perspective for Tarleton State who averaged a margin of -0.5.
Sam Houston Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Baylor | Away |
| 11/17/2024 | Lamar | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Trinity (TX) | Home |
Tarleton State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Florida State | Away |
| 11/14/2024 | Tabor | Home |
| 11/17/2024 | Baylor | Away |