Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 2

CUSA opponents square off when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5, 0-1 CUSA) host the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-4, 0-1 CUSA) at E. A. Diddle Arena, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston

• Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Game time: 5 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Stat Insights

Points

• The Hilltoppers are averaging 83.0 points, 8.2 more than the Bearkats give up.
• Western Kentucky is 7-3 when tallying more than 74.8 points.
• When Sam Houston gives up fewer than 83.0 points, it is 8-0.
• The Bearkats post 11.2 more points per game (88.1) than the Hilltoppers concede (76.9).
• Sam Houston is 8-4 when posting more than 76.9 points.
• Western Kentucky's record is 7-4 when it allows fewer than 88.1 points.
• The Hilltoppers have totaled 73 more points than their opponents this year (6.1 per game), and the Bearkats have also outscored their opponents, by 160 (13.3 per game).

Shooting

• The Hilltoppers are making 42.1% of their shots from the field, 2% higher than the Bearkats allow to opponents (40.1%).
• Western Kentucky is 7-2 when shooting higher than 40.1% from the field.
• The Bearkats shoot 46.2% from the field, 4% higher than the Hilltoppers concede.
• Sam Houston is 8-3 straight up when shooting above 42.2% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Hilltoppers average 37 rebounds, 3.3 fewer than the Bearkats.
• When Sam Houston has a rebounding advantage, it is 8-1. When posting fewer boards, Western Kentucky is 2-3.
• The Hilltoppers average 11.3 offensive boards, 2.5 fewer than the Bearkats.
• The Bearkats are 6-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Hilltoppers are 2-1 when they fall short there.
• Both these teams are strong on the boards. Western Kentucky has an average rebounding margin of +4.7, and Sam Houston is at +11.0.

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