Sam Houston Bearkats News

Coleman scores 20, Sam Houston beats Pepperdine 85-77

Led by Jacobe Coleman's 20 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Pepperdine Waves 85-77 on Wednesday

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

McDowell scores 18, Sam Houston knocks off Howard Payne 102-59

Led by Aidan McDowell's 18 points, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 102-59 on Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nathan Nguyen - Limited action in win Nguyen (undisclosed) ended with two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist across seven minutes during Saturday's 102-59 win over Howard Payne.

Impact Nguyen was a question mark heading into the game for the Bearkats, but the guard suited up and finished with a quiet output on seven minutes of action. Next up is a tough matchup with Pepperdine.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

London Jemison, Drew Fielder power No. 20 Alabama to 96-74 win over Sam Houston State

London Jemison and Drew Fielder scored 15 points apiece as No. 20 Alabama beat Sam Houston 96-74 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Cheikh Sadibou Ndiaye - Plays in season opener Ndiaye (arm) finished with two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one block over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 96-74 loss to Alabama.

Impact Ndiaye got the start in the season opener but was limited to just 11 minutes. At least he's available going forward, and he should be an option in the frontcourt regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Begg - Starting vs. Alabama Begg (undisclosed) is in the starting five for Sam Houston's regular-season opener against Alabama, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Begg is ready to roll for the 2026-27 campaign after missing the end of last season for Sam Houston. The 6-foot guard was a regular starter for the team last year, starting all 22 of his appearances while averaging 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Enel St. Bernard - Lands with Bearkats St. Bernard will transfer to Sam Houston, per his personal X account.

Impact The 6-foot-6 forward was a bench player in 2025-26 at Indiana State, averaging 5.9 points and 5.5 rebounds with the Sycamores. Now, St. Bernard will take his talents to Sam Houston, where he appears to have just one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Greppi - Transfers to Sam Houston Greppi will transfer to Sam Houston, per Sidelines Sports Network.

Impact Greppi spent two quiet seasons as a reserve big man in Madison. Now, the former Badger forward will take his talents to the Bearkats with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yoda Oke - SHSU third team Oke has committed to Sam Houston, according to his announcement Saturday.

Impact Oke's announcement indicates that his collegiate team will once again change. Prior to Sam Houston, both the Air Force and Fullerton College used him.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Pipkin - Commits to Sam Houston Pipkin will transfer to Sam Houston, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Pipkin transfers to the Bearkats from the JUCO South Plains College, where he averaged 13.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 47/46/84 shooting splits. He'll look to crack the rotation in Sam Houston immediately.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Buljan has 22 as New Mexico knocks off Sam Houston 107-83 in NIT

Led by Tomislav Buljan's 22 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 107-83 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Po'Boigh King - Returns Wednesday King (undisclosed) recorded two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in seven minutes during Wednesday's 107-83 loss to New Mexico.

Impact King, who sat out during Sam Houston's C-USA Tournament loss against Kennesaw State, scored two points in his return to action against the Lobos. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in 31 games this season, averaging 13.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 steals on 27.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

New Mexico, Sam Houston meet in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and Sam Houston Bearkats meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

New Mexico, Sam Houston square off in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and Sam Houston Bearkats meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Kennesaw State earns 79-73 win in Conference USA Tournament over Sam Houston

Led by Amir Taylor's 23 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 79-73 in the Conference USA Tournament on Friday

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Po'Boigh King - Doesn't play King (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 79-73 loss to Kennesaw State.

Impact King didn't suit up in the final game of the season for Sam Houston. The team's status for the NCAA Tournament is uncertain, so it remains to be seen if King will suit up again this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Po'Boigh King - Questionable Friday King (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sam Houston's tilt with Kennesaw State on Friday.

Impact King returned to action for the Bearkats on Wednesday against New Mexico State, logging seven points, one rebound and two assists in the win. He's a question mark once again, however, and his status will be significant for this game considering he averages 14.1 points this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston Bearkats take on the Kennesaw State Owls in CUSA Tournament

The Sam Houston Bearkats square off against the Kennesaw State Owls in the CUSA Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Natt's 17 lead Sam Houston over New Mexico State in Conference USA Tournament 69-61

Led by Kashie Natt's 17 points and 16 rebounds, the No. 2 seed Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the 10th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies 69-61 in the Conference USA Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Po'Boigh King - Available vs. Aggies King (back) is available against New Mexico State on Wednesday night.

Impact King missed the last two games for the Bearkats, but is available in round one of the Conference USA Tournament, which Sam Houston will tip off against New Mexico State. That's rather significant, as he averages 14.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston plays New Mexico State in CUSA Tournament

The Sam Houston Bearkats and New Mexico State Aggies meet in the CUSA Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Liberty takes down Sam Houston 79-72

Led by Zach Cleveland's 19 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 79-72 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Po'Boigh King - Doesn't play Saturday King (back) didn't play Saturday against Liberty.

Impact As expected, King didn't suit up for Saturday's game against Liberty, and it's unclear whether the guard will be able to suit up for the CUSA Tournament next week.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Po'Boigh King - Unlikely to play Saturday King (back) is listed as questionable, though he's unlikely to play Saturday against Liberty, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact King will likely miss a second straight game to finish the regular season, though it appears to be a precautionary measure as Sam Houston looks ahead to the CUSA tournament next week. King is averaging 14.4 points across 28.6 minutes in 29 starts this year.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty hosts Sam Houston after Decker's 30-point showing

Liberty takes on the Sam Houston Bearkats after Brett Decker Jr. scored 30 points in Liberty's 76-71 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

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