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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Jacob Walker scored 20 points off the bench to help lead Sam Houston past Louisiana Tech 83-67 on Saturday night.

Walker shot 7 of 11 from the field and 5 for 10 from the free-throw line for the Bearkats (15-7, 7-4 Conference USA), who have won six in a row. Po'Boigh King added 15 points and Veljko Ilic scored 14.

DJ Dudley led the Bulldogs (12-9, 5-5) with 21 points. Scooter Williams Jr. added 17 points and Melian Martinez pitched in with 10 points, six rebounds and four blocks.

Sam Houston took the lead for good with 1:03 remaining in the first half. The score was 34-32 at halftime with King racking up 12 points. Walker scored 14 in the second half to help seal the victory.

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