Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Lamar Cardinals vs Sam Houston Bearkats

Preview · updated September 9, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Lamar Cardinals
Cardinals
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— home · — away
1st in land
Head coach Ariel Apolinario
Sam Houston Bearkats
Bearkats
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— home · — away
1st in land
Head coach Brenda Gray
Storylines
Stakes1st in land
Players to watch
LAM
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SHSU
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)SHSU leads series 1-0 (since 2024-25)
Last meetingSep 9, 2025: SHSU 3 — LAM 1 (W: SHSU)

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