Sam Houston Bearkats (15-9, 8-5 Southland) at SLU Lions (6-18, 3-10 Southland)
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 | 7 p.m. | Hammond, La. | University Center (7,500)
Series History: Bearkats Lead 32-16
Last Meeting: Bearkats 67, Lions 62 – (Huntsville, Texas. – Jan 8, 2020)
Watch: Southeastern Sports Network
Radio: 90.9 FM KSLU – Chris Salim            

Live Video                                           
 
Live Audio

Live Stats

HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball team will face Sam Houston State University for the second time this year Wednesday night in the University Center at 7 p.m. in search of redemption.
 
The Lions (6-18, 3-10 Southland) lost to Sam Houston, 67-62, Jan. 8 in Huntsville, Texas. SLU had a 15-point first half lead over the Bearkats and led 38-25 at halftime. SHSU rallied, despite a season-high 12 three-pointers by the Lions, outscoring SLU 42-24 in the second half. Sophomore Ty Brewer led the Lions with 18 points including four three-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds.
 
Wednesday will also feature a Cane's Challenge. If the Lions score 70 or more points versus the Bearkats, fans can redeem their game ticket or student coupon at their local Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers for a free combo with the purchase of another of equal or greater value.
 
SLU enters Wednesday's game looking to snap a four-game losing streak following losses last week to Houston Baptist at home, 79-76, and on the road to University of Incarnate Word, 82-75, in overtime.
 
The Bearkats (15-9, 8-5 Southland) come in with a three-game losing streak of their own. SHSU, the reigning Southland Conference regular season champions, fell last week at UIW, 72-71, in overtime and at Nicholls, 88-82. Sam Houston also dropped a tough one to league-leading Stephen F. Austin (21-3, 12-1 Southland) on Feb. 1 at home, 81-76.
 
SHSU is led by sophomore guard Zach Nutall (6-3, 185, Bryan, Texas) in scoring (14.9 ppg) while preseason first team All-Southland selection Kai Mitchell (6-7, 245, F, Jr.) is right behind him averaging 14.1 points per game.
 
The Bearkats lead the all-time series over the Lions, 32-16, including winning three of the last four. SLU defeated the Bearkats in the 2018 Southland Conference Tournament semifinals, 89-79.
 
Fans can follow the play-by-play of the game on 90.9 FM KSLU. The Southeastern Sports Network will offer a free video stream of Saturday's game. Tune in online at www.LionSports.net or the Lions' Gameday Experience app for Android or iOS devices. Fans can also watch on Southeastern's YouTube channel (SLUathletics) with any mobile, tablet or smart TV device (e.g., Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV and Roku).
 
HARDWOOD CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the basketball program are encouraged to join the Hardwood Club.  Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letterwinners.  All membership fees and donations to Hardwood Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern basketball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Southeastern Basketball, follow @LionUpMBB and @DavidKieferSLU on Twitter, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.