Watch North Texas vs. Sam Houston: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday’s NCAAB game
Who’s Playing
Sam Houston @ North Texas
Regular Season Records: Sam Houston 26-7; North Texas 27-7
What to Know
The North Texas Mean Green and the Sam Houston Bearkats are set to clash at 4 p.m. ET March 19 at The Super Pit in the second round of the NIT. North Texas is out to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
The Alcorn State Braves typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday the Mean Green proved too difficult a challenge. North Texas strolled past the Braves with points to spare, taking the matchup 69-53. It was another big night for North Texas’ guard Tylor Perry, who had 21 points in addition to six boards.
Meanwhile, Sam Houston earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Santa Clara Broncos 58-56. Sam Houston’s guard Qua Grant did his thing and had 21 points and six assists.
Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Mean Green enter the contest with only 55.6 points allowed per game on average, which is the best in college basketball. The Bearkats are not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they come into the game boasting the fourth fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 58.8.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: The Super Pit — Denton, Texas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
North Texas have won two out of their last three games against Sam Houston.
- Dec 14, 2021 – North Texas 65 vs. Sam Houston 55
- Dec 17, 2016 – Sam Houston 76 vs. North Texas 70
- Dec 29, 2015 – North Texas 69 vs. Sam Houston 64
