- Matchup: Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Delaware Blue Hens
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Delaware Blue Hens (9-20) will host the Sam Houston State Bearkats (21-8) at the Bob Carpenter Center this Thursday, hoping to secure a victory.
In their previous matchup, the Sam Houston State Bearkats triumphed over Missouri State with a score of 86-81. The Bearkats committed 16 personal fouls, while Missouri State had 18. Sam Houston converted 6 of 21 attempts beyond the arc. Missouri State shot 71.4% from the free throw line, making 15 of 21 efforts. On the boards, Missouri State collected 25 rebounds, split between 8 offensive and 17 defensive boards, without recording a block. They provided 17 assists and achieved 5 steals throughout the game. Defensively, the Bearkats allowed Missouri State to shoot 48.4% from the field, having made 30 of 62 attempts. Sam Houston recorded 11 assists and forced 8 turnovers while claiming 4 steals, securing a total of 31 rebounds, including 7 offensive. At the charity stripe, the Bearkats successfully made 22 of 28 attempts, translating to a 78.6% success rate. Sam Houston finished the game shooting 50.0% from the field (29 of 58) and made 6 of their 13 attempts from three-point range.
Jacob Walker played a pivotal role in the victory, shooting 61.5% from the field and dishing out 1 assist. In 38 minutes on the floor, he grabbed 2 rebounds and scored 23 points on 8 of 13 shooting.
As the Bearkats approach this game, they hold a record of 21-8 this season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 17.7 personal fouls per outing. Collectively, the team is securing 40.7 rebounds each game and has recorded 452 assists this season, ranking 107th in college basketball for assists. Sam Houston hits 37.2% of their three-point shots (247 of 664) and 73.5% from the free throw line. They average 83.4 points per game, placing them 37th nationally, while shooting 47.2% from field goal range.
On the defensive end, the Bearkats force an average of 11.6 turnovers while drawing 17.1 fouls per game. They allow opposing teams to shoot 30.2% from three-point range and are ranked 190th in Division I for points allowed per game, averaging 74.0. Sam Houston permits a field goal percentage of 41.8% (741 of 1,772) and gives up an average of 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 90th nationally in assists allowed, with a total of 369.
In their last game, the Delaware Blue Hens faced a setback, losing 90-82 to Kennesaw State. The Blue Hens secured 14 defensive and 2 offensive rebounds, totaling 16. They turned the ball over 11 times while recording 10 steals. Kennesaw State committed 21 fouls, allowing Delaware 26 free throw attempts, of which they made an impressive 25 (96.2%). From downtown, Delaware hit 11 of 24 attempts (45.8%). Overall, they shot 23 for 50 from the field, achieving a 46.0% shooting percentage. Meanwhile, Kennesaw State converted 29 of 51 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 56.9%. Delaware allowed Kennesaw State to grab 28 total rebounds (8 offensive).
Christian Bliss was a key player for the Blue Hens, hitting 6 of 14 attempts for a field goal percentage of 42.9%, along with 5 rebounds. He finished the game with 25 points while dishing out 7 assists in 40 minutes of play.
Delaware holds a record of 9-20 this season. The Blue Hens commit an average of 14.8 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 78.6%. They average 12.1 assists per game (307th in college basketball) while turning the ball over 11.9 times. With a total of 1,977 points this season, they average 68.2 points per contest and secure 30.7 rebounds per game. Delaware shoots 44.9% from field goal range, ranking 200th nationally.
Defensively, Delaware ranks 173rd in points allowed per game at 73.5. They force 9.0 turnovers each game while permitting opponents a shooting percentage of 43.4% (129th in the country). The Blue Hens allow a 34.3% shooting rate from beyond the arc (252 of 734), with opponents converting 77.5% of their free throws. Additionally, they concede 15.0 assists and 34.3 total rebounds per game, ranking them 290th and 181st respectively nationally.
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