Natt and Sam Houston defeat Idaho State 84-81

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Kashie Natt scored 26 points to lead Sam Houston and Damon Nicholas Jr. sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left as the Bearkats took down Idaho State 84-81 on Wednesday in the Holiday Hoops Classic.

Natt had five rebounds for the Bearkats (4-2). Justin Begg added 16 points while going 4 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line while they also had five assists. Po'Boigh King had 12 points and shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc.

Martin Kheil led the way for the Bengals (3-4) with 18 points. Idaho State also got 17 points from Lachlan Brewer. Caleb Van De Griend and Jamison Guerra both had 12 points.

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Both teams play again on Friday.in the tournament, Sam Houston takes on Idaho and Idaho State plays CSU Northridge.

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