The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5, 0-1 CUSA) are at home in CUSA play against the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-4, 0-1 CUSA) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Western Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.1 |
312 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.2 |
116 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.0 |
42 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.3 |
244 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.7 |
104 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
91 |
Sam Houston 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.2 |
144 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.1 |
52 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
40.3 |
8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.3 |
99 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.8 |
202 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.2 |
159 |
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Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Stat Insights
Points
- The 83.0 points the Hilltoppers average are 8.2 more than the Bearkats allow.
- Western Kentucky is 7-3 when tallying more than 74.8 points.
- When Sam Houston gives up fewer than 83.0 points, it is 8-0.
- The Bearkats average 88.1 points, 11.2 more than the Hilltoppers allow.
- When posting more than 76.9 points, Sam Houston is 8-4.
- Western Kentucky is 7-4 when it gives up less than 88.1 points.
- The Hilltoppers have outscored opponents by 73 points this season (6.1 per game), and the Bearkats have scored 160 more than their opponents (13.3 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Hilltoppers are shooting 42.1% from the field, 2% higher than the Bearkats give up.
- In games when Western Kentucky shoots better than 40.1% from the field, it is 7-2 overall.
- The Bearkats shoot 46.2% from the field, 4% higher than the Hilltoppers allow.
- Sam Houston is 8-3 straight up when shooting above 42.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Hilltoppers average 37 rebounds, 3.3 fewer than the Bearkats.
- When Sam Houston has a rebounding advantage, it is 8-1. When posting fewer boards, Western Kentucky is 2-3.
- The Hilltoppers average 11.3 offensive rebounds, 2.5 less than the Bearkats.
- The Bearkats are 6-1 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Hilltoppers are 2-1 when they lose that battle.
- On the boards, Western Kentucky is +4.7 rebounds per game, and Sam Houston is +11.0.
Western Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Louisiana Tech |
Home |
| 1/8/2026 |
New Mexico State |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
UTEP |
Away |
Sam Houston Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Middle Tennessee |
Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Delaware |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Liberty |
Home |
