Edison is 2-8 against Sam Houston since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Edison Golden Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sam Houston Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m.
Edison is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They were beaten by Brackenridge 75-39. While losing is never fun, the Golden Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1267th, while the Eagles are ranked 612th).
Meanwhile, Sam Houston waltzed into their game on Tuesday with 15 straight wins... but they left with 16. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 50-22 victory over the Matadors. The Hurricanes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Sam Houston's win came from a few key players Edison will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Faira Starks, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Brenna Davis, who scored ten points.
Edison's loss dropped their record down to 6-21. As for Sam Houston, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 20 games, which provided a nice bump to their 25-4 record this season.
Edison was dealt a bruising 52-11 defeat at the hands of Sam Houston in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Edison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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