HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Jestin Porter's 28 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Sam Houston 77-75 on Thursday night. Camryn Weston made two free throws with 2:04 remaining to give Middle Tennessee a 77-70 lead.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (14-5, 5-1 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 CUSA) Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee takes on Louisiana Tech after Jestin Porter scored 28 points in Middle Tennessee's 77-75 victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats.

Turnovers: 6 (Mostafa 2, Weston 2, Loofe, Porter). Steals: 2 (Counter, Johnson). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .431, FT .833. 3-Point Goals: 10-22, .455 (Wilkerson 4-8, Huefner 3-4, Boykin 2-3, Hammons 1-5, Burns 0-1, Taylor 0-1).

Middle Tennessee women’s basketball (13-6, 5-1 CUSA) bounced back with a win over Sam Houston (8-9, 1-6 CUSA), 66-38. The Lady Raiders stifled the Bearkats’ offense with a new-look lineup. Emily Monson started for Middle Tennessee, while Elina Arike sat with an undisclosed injury.

Middle Tennessee plays the Sam Houston Bearkats after Ta'Mia Scott scored 25 points in Middle Tennessee's 63-58 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Sam Houston plays the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Josiah Hammons scored 20 points in Sam Houston's 70-62 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Sam Houston hosts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Josiah Hammons scored 20 points in Sam Houston's 70-62 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Catch Sam Houston vs. Middle Tennessee men’s college basketball action: live streaming and game details on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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Huefner 3-6 5-6 14, Sakho 5-10 2-3 12, Boykin 7-13 6-6 22, Hammons 1-5 0-0 3, Wilkerson 7-16 2-2 20, Burns 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor 0-2 0-0 0, Ndiaye 1-4 0-1 2, Ford 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 25-58 15-18 75.

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