Aidan McDowell had 20 points, and the Sam Houston Bearkats topped the Pepperdine Waves 85-77 on Wednesday night at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
The Bearkats set the tone early, taking the first half 41-35. They led by as many as 15 points. A 11-0 run in the first half put them in front early.
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For Sam Houston, Aidan McDowell finished with 20 points, Jacobe Coleman had 20 points and four rebounds, while Yoda Oke contributed 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
For Pepperdine, Jahari Williamson led the way with 21 points and four assists, and Evan Haywood added 18 points and four rebounds.
The Bearkats improved to 2-1. The Waves fell to 2-2.
The Bearkats are first in the CUSA and have won two straight. Sam Houston is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Waves sit first in the WCC. Pepperdine is 2-0 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Bearkats next visit the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Waves next visit the Oregon Ducks on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
