How to Watch Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats: Live Stream or on TV
The Sam Houston Bearkats (23-6, 13-4 WAC) will try to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (13-15, 7-10 WAC) on March 3, 2023 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
On Wednesday, in its last game, Sam Houston defeated SFA 64-59 in OT. With 15 points, Damon Nicholas Jr. was its leading scorer. Abilene Christian lost its most recent game to Utah Valley, 66-62, on Saturday. Airion Simmons was its high scorer with 13 points.
When is Sam Houston vs. Abilene Christian and when does it start?
This game between the Bearkats and Wildcats will happen on Friday, March 3, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Sam Houston vs. Abilene Christian
The Bearkats and Wildcats will hit the court at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum for this matchup on March 3, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Game Preview
Sam Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Sam Houston’s +429 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 73.4 points per game (137th in college basketball) while allowing 58.7 per outing (fourth in college basketball).
The Bearkats are averaging 73.4 points, only 2.3 more than the 71.1 the Wildcats give up.
Sam Houston connects on 8.5 three-pointers per game (73rd in college basketball) while shooting 38.5% from deep (14th in college basketball). It is making 1.5 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.0 per game while shooting 32.0%.
The Bearkats are averaging 80.4 points per game this season at home, which is 13.9 more points than they’re averaging on the road (66.5).
Sam Houston’s offense has been much less productive over its last 10 games, scoring 65.4 points a contest compared to the 73.4 it has averaged this season.
Abilene Christian Stats, Odds & Insights
Abilene Christian’s +143 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 76.3 points per game (71st in college basketball) while giving up 71.1 per contest (211th in college basketball).
The Wildcats average 76.3 points, 17.6 more than the Bearkats allow.
Abilene Christian knocks down 7.4 three-pointers per game (191st in college basketball) at a 35.7% rate (93rd in college basketball), compared to the 5.6 per game its opponents make, at a 36.7% rate.
The Wildcats are putting up more points at home (81.3 per game) than on the road (73.1).
Abilene Christian has fared worse offensively in its last 10 games, compiling 75.9 points per contest, 0.4 fewer points its than season average of 76.3.
Bearkats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua Grant | 29 | 13.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Donte Powers | 29 | 10.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Cameron Huefner | 28 | 10.3 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Lamar Wilkerson | 28 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Jaden Ray | 19 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Allen | 23 | 11.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Tobias Cameron | 28 | 10.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Airion Simmons | 27 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Ali Abdou Dibba | 28 | 9.6 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Joe Pleasant | 25 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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