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

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — AJ Bates scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Sam Houston 90-66 on Saturday.

Bates had nine assists and four steals for the Bulldogs (19-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Al Green shot 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Daniel Batcho shot 5 of 6 from the field and 8 for 9 from the line to finish with 18 points, while adding nine rebounds.

Lamar Wilkerson finished with 22 points for the Bearkats (11-18, 4-12). Cameron Huefner added 18 points for Sam Houston. Marcus Boykin also had 14 points.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State and Sam Houston hosts UTEP.

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