HUNTSVILLE- The Sam Houston State men's basketball team plays host to Texas College in the Bearkats' second regular season game Monday at 7 p.m. at Johnson Coliseum.

The Kats opened their 2009-10 schedule with a 73-42 victory over LeTourneau Saturday night.

Texas College brings a 3-1 record into the contest. The Steers defeated Xavier of New Orleans 67-65 in overtime Saturday. Top scorers for Texas College were Trey Manning with 19 points and Jacobie Bias with 17.

Manning swished a 19-footer at the buzzer to give Texas College the victory. The Steers were 6-of-6 from the line in overtime and rallied from a 61-57 deficit in the final 2:35. Manning also had nine rebounds and six assists.
Senior guard Corey Allmond, a preseason All-Southland Conference first team pick, led the Bearkats in their victory over LeTourneau. Allmond scored 15 points.

Junior forward Josten Crow led the Bearkats with nine boards as Sam Houston dominated the smaller Yellow Jackets inside. The Kats scored 42 points in the paint while holding LeTourneau to 10. Junior college transfer Gilberto Clavell, who has replaced All-Southland Conference Barkley Falkner at post this season, scored 11 points and pulled down five rebounds.

Sam Houston's game with Texas College will be streamed live for free on www.gobearkats.com.