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Sam Houston State vs Abilene Christian Final: 71-68 - Recap
Sam Houston State got a 30-point performance from Josh Delaney as Sam Houston State handed Abilene Christian a 71-68 defeat on Saturday at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.
Kai Mitchell had 15 points for Sam Houston State and Cam Delaney chipped in with 11 points. Josh Delaney had 3 assists for them, while Kai Mitchell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Abilene Christian got a 18-point performance from Payten Ricks, who was supported by 11 points from Jaylen Franklin. Jaylen Franklin had 7 assists in a losing cause for Abilene Christian, while Jaren Lewis grabbed 7 rebounds.
Sam Houston State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Abilene Christian had a 27-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Sam Houston State takes its act on the road to face Central Arkansas looking for another win. For Abilene Christian, they head on the road to face McNeese State.