Sam Houston defeats Delaware 72-60

Sam Houston Pulls Away from Delaware in Conference Showdown

The Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum was electric on Friday night as the Sam Houston State Bearkats welcomed the visiting University of Delaware Blue Hens to town for a crucial conference matchup. In the end, it was the home team that emerged victorious, capturing a hard-fought 72-60 win over their Atlantic 10 counterparts.

The game's early stages saw a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading baskets and playing tenacious defense. However, as we entered the second half, Sam Houston began to pull away from Delaware. The home team's superior rebounding and shot-blocking efforts allowed them to maintain a comfortable margin, ultimately leading to their 12-point victory.

Po'Boigh King led the way for Sam Houston with an impressive 22 points on 5-13 three-point shooting (38.9% FG). Veljko Ilic chipped in with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Jacob Walker contributed five assists and seven points off the bench.

For Delaware, Christian Bliss paced the team with 18 points, including four made threes. Tyler Houser added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Blue Hens.

The statistics tell a story of dominance from Sam Houston in the paint, where they outscored Delaware 30-20. The Bearkats' ability to capitalize on fast break opportunities (12 points) also proved crucial in their win. Meanwhile, Delaware struggled with turnovers, committing nine to their opponent's six.

Sam Houston took control at halftime, leading by six points (35-29). The home team continued to pull away, expanding the margin to as many as 15 points at one point. Despite a late surge from Delaware, Sam Houston held firm, securing their 72-point victory.

This win marks an important milestone in the Bearkats' conference season, and they'll look to carry this momentum forward in their upcoming games. For Delaware, it's back to the drawing board as they search for ways to improve their defensive performance against outside shooting attempts.