SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS NEWS

Kalifa Sakho - Will enter portal Sakho will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Before both Utah State and Sam Houston, Sakho enrolled at South Plains College. Last winter, the NCAA announced JUCO seasons do not count toward player eligibility. South Plains is a junior college, so the senior Sakho still has at least one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UTEP secures 79-65 win in Conference USA Tournament against Sam Houston

Led by Corey Camper Jr.'s 18 points, the UTEP Miners defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 79-65 in the Conference USA Tournament on Tuesday

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTEP Miners take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in CUSA Tournament

The UTEP Miners play in the CUSA Tournament against the Sam Houston Bearkats

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilkerson scores 32, Sam Houston defeats New Mexico State 76-69 in regular-season finale

The Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 76-69 on Saturday led by Lamar Wilkerson's 32 points

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Houston hosts New Mexico State following Wilkerson's 29-point game

Sam Houston plays the New Mexico State Aggies after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in Sam Houston's 89-87 win against the UTEP Miners

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Houston plays New Mexico State after Wilkerson's 29-point game

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Wilkerson scores 29 to help Sam Houston hold off UTEP 89-87

Led by Lamar Wilkerson's 29 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the UTEP Miners 89-87

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Houston hosts UTEP after Kalu's 26-point outing

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Houston hosts Kalu and UTEP

UTEP visits the Sam Houston Bearkats after Kevin Kalu scored 26 points in the Miners' 76-75 overtime loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bates has 20 as Louisiana Tech knocks off Sam Houston 90-66

Led by AJ Bates' 20 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 90-66 on Saturday

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Houston visits Western Kentucky after Wilkerson's 25-point performance

Sam Houston plays the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Lamar Wilkerson scored 25 points in the Bearkats' 78-76 win over the Kennesaw State Owls

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Wilkerson scores 25 to lead Sam Houston over Kennesaw State 78-76

Led by Lamar Wilkerson's 25 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 78-76

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilkerson leads Sam Houston against Kennesaw State after 29-point game

Sam Houston faces the Kennesaw State Owls after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in Sam Houston's 66-61 victory against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dorian Finister - Taking leave of absence Finister is taking of a leave absence from the team and missed Thursday's win over Jacksonville State, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Finister had recently seen his minutes drop to 16.6 over his last five games after previously averaging just under 30 minutes per contest for the season. It's unclear if his leave of absence is in relation and when he's expected to return.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wilkerson and Sam Houston defeat Jacksonville State 66-61

Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points to lead the Sam Houston Bearkats took down the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 66-61 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boykin leads Sam Houston against Jacksonville State after 23-point game

Sam Houston hosts the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Marcus Boykin scored 23 points in Sam Houston's 64-61 loss to the Liberty Flames

FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Newman Jr. scores 8 of his 22 points in OT to rally Louisiana Tech over Sam Houston 66-61

Sean Newman Jr. scored eight of his 22 points in overtime to rally Louisiana Tech to a 66-61 victory over Sam Houston

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dorian Finister - Plays 20 minutes off bench Finister (undisclosed) supplied five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 loss to Western Kentucky.

Impact Finister returned from a one-game absence and came off the bench, but he posted a solid line. He should return to the starting lineup when Sam Houston takes on LSU on Saturday, Feb. 1.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finister - DNP Thursday Finister (undisclosed) did not appear in Thursday's 77-75 loss against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Finister missed his first game of the season due to an undisclosed issue as the Bearkats were taken down by the Blue Raiders. The 6-foot-5 junior, who is averaging nine points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals across 19 starts this season, will have his next opportunity to suit up against WKU on Saturday, but his expected status is unknown.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston visits Jacksonville State following Wilkerson's 29-point outing

Sam Houston visits the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in the Bearkats' 75-69 overtime loss to the Kennesaw State Owls

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adrian Wooley, Simeon Cottle rally Kennesaw State to 75-69 victory over Sam Houston in OT

Adrian Wooley had 25 points and Simeon Cottle scored seven of his 19 in overtime as Kennesaw State rallied to beat Sam Houston 75-69

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida International visits Wilkerson and Sam Houston

Sam Houston hosts the Florida International Panthers after Lamar Wilkerson scored 25 points in Sam Houston's 76-68 loss to the Liberty Flames

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cameron Huefner scores 20 and Sam Houston beats Dallas 111-65

Led by Cameron Huefner's 20 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Dallas Crusaders 111-65

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Pitt forwards Cam Corhen, Zack Austin show improvement in blowout win over Sam Houston Pitt men’s basketball closed out its nonconference regular season schedule with a strong 110-78 win over Sam Houston. The Panthers (10-2) we...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Wilkerson scores 19 as Sam Houston defeats Saint Thomas (Texas) 80-54

Led by Lamar Wilkerson's 19 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Saint Thomas (Texas) Celts 80-54 on Monday night

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS