Heart-Pounding Headlock: Epic NIT Clash Between Oregon and Texas Christian
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Sam Houston Bearkats (18-12, 11-8 CUSA) at Portland Pilots (18-14, 12-8 WCC) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 9 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland takes on Sam Houston in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Pilots have gone 12-8 against WCC opponents, with a 6-6 record in non-conference play. Portland is fourth in the WCC in team defense, giving up 63. 4 points while holding opponents to 40.
2% shooting. The Bearkats' record in CUSA games is 11-8. Sam Houston ranks third in the CUSA with 11.
5 offensive rebounds per game led by Deborah Ogayemi averaging 3. 8. Portland averages 7.
2 made 3-pointers per game, 2. 8 more made shots than the 4. 4 per game Sam Houston gives up.