Quality basketball is set to take center stage as Sam Houston State gets ready to take on Pepperdine. Plenty rides on this contest for both clubs in NCAA, with tip-off scheduled for
Across USA, interest in the game remains strong, which only adds to the context around this meeting.
Rebounding and defensive effort might prove decisive from the outset. How both teams approach the first quarter could set the tone for the rest of the game. Who will dictate the tempo early on? How will each side's half-court defense adjust as the game wears on?
Both sides look capable of making this a genuinely close one. Will turnovers prove costly for either team? Fans can follow Basketball the score and key moments as the game progresses.
The victory of Sam Houston State: 2.04
The victory of Pepperdine: 1.75
