Sam Houston Bearkats Defeat New Mexico State Aggies 69-61
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Propst Arena
Sam Houston Bearkats 69, New Mexico State Aggies 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats?
Sam Houston Bearkats beat New Mexico State Aggies 69-61 at Propst Arena on March 11, 2026.
Who was favored in New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats?
Sam Houston Bearkats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Sam Houston Bearkats emerged victorious against the New Mexico State Aggies with a final score of 69-61. This game, held at Propst Arena, showcased the Bearkats' strong home performance, improving their record to 23-10 while the Aggies fell to 16-17.
The Bearkats entered the game with a home record of 6-0 in their last six games, despite a recent slump that saw them lose their last two outings. Over the last ten games, they had a record of 7-3, averaging 81.2 points scored and allowing 75.7 points per game. Their last five games reflected a slight dip in form, with an average of 84.0 points scored and 77.6 points allowed. In contrast, the Aggies boasted a 6-4 record in their last ten games, riding a three-game winning streak into this matchup. They averaged 76.0 points scored and allowed 75.7 points per game during that stretch, but their last five games showed a scoring average of 75.8, with 78.6 points allowed.
Historically, the Bearkats and Aggies have faced each other three times in the past two seasons, with the Bearkats holding a 1-2 record against the Aggies. Their most recent encounter on December 21, 2025, resulted in a loss for Sam Houston, with a score of 78-87. However, the Bearkats had previously defeated the Aggies 76-69 at home on March 8, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such matchups. The betting market indicated that Sam Houston was favored to win, with DraftKings setting the spread at -4.5 in favor of the Bearkats and a total of 154.5 points for the game.
The conditions in Propst Arena were favorable for basketball, and the atmosphere likely contributed to the Bearkats' performance. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted the tension as both teams battled for dominance. Key free throws by Jacob Walker and Jemel Jones helped the Bearkats maintain their lead in the closing moments of the game.
As the game progressed, the Bearkats demonstrated their ability to close out the match effectively, securing their win with a final score of 69-61. Viewers would have noted the importance of free throw shooting in this contest, as both teams relied on the charity stripe to add crucial points late in the game. The Bearkats' ability to convert free throws in the final minutes proved decisive in their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SHSU -4.5 | 154.5 o -115 / u -105 | New Mexico State Aggies +160 · Sam Houston Bearkats -192 |
Leaders
- PointsKashie Natt17Sam Houston Bearkats
- AssistsVeljko Ilic3Sam Houston Bearkats
- ReboundsKashie Natt16Sam Houston Bearkats
- PointsJemel Jones19New Mexico State Aggies
- AssistsElijah Elliott2New Mexico State Aggies
- ReboundsKyrese Mullen9New Mexico State Aggies
Recent form
Sam Houston Bearkats
Last 10: 7-3Streak L281.2 scored · 75.7 allowed per game6-0 at home
- L72-79at Liberty FlamesMar 7
- L80-83at Delaware Blue HensMar 6
- W86-81vs Missouri State BearsFeb 28
- W100-67vs Florida International PanthersFeb 27
- W82-78vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 21
- W78-70vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 19
- W83-79at Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 14
- L78-87at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 7
- W70-66vs UTEP MinersFeb 5
- W83-67vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 1
New Mexico State Aggies
Last 10: 6-4Streak W376 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-3 away
- W68-63at Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 11
- W79-76vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 7
- W77-75vs Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 6
- L85-86at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 28
- L70-93at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 27
- W67-63vs UTEP MinersFeb 22
- W79-70at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 14
- L75-77vs Liberty FlamesFeb 12
- L88-91at UTEP MinersFeb 8
- W72-63at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | New Mexico State Aggies | Sam Houston Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-59 | 22-66 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 3-19 | 5-22 |
| Three-point % | 16 | 23 |
| Free throws | 14-24 | 20-33 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 30 |
| Assists | 6 | 10 |
| Steals | 3 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 32 |
| Fouls | 27 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-43Jacob Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Veljko Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half32-43Jemel Jones makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half34-43Jae'Coby Osborne makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half34-44Jacob Walker makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half34-45Jacob Walker makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half37-45Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jemel Jones assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Gabe Pickens makes layup
- 2nd Half40-45Gabe Pickens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-47Veljko Ilic makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half41-47Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-47Jemel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-48Jacobe Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-50Kashie Natt makes layup
- 2nd Half44-50Jayland Randall makes layup
- 2nd Half44-51Jacobe Coleman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-52Jacobe Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Elijah Elliott makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half48-52Kyrese Mullen makes layup (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half48-55Jacobe Coleman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Veljko Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half51-55Jemel Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper (Elijah Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half51-57Kashie Natt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-57Elijah Elliott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-57Elijah Elliott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-59Po'Boigh King makes layup (Veljko Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half53-61Kashie Natt makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half53-62Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-63Jacob Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63Gabe Pickens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-63Jemel Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half57-63Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Damon Nicholas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-66Jacob Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-66Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-66Jemel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Kashie Natt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-68Kashie Natt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-68Kyrese Mullen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Sam Houston Bearkats, below favours New Mexico State Aggies.
Venue
- Propst ArenaHuntsville, AL
- Attendance2220
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Byron Jarrett, Owen Shortt
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