The 2017–18 Sam Houston State Bearkats men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Bearkats, led by eighth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 21–15, 12–6 in Southland play to finish in fourth place. They defeated

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in the quarterfinals of the Southland tournament before losing in the semifinals to Southeastern Louisiana. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where, after a first round bye, they defeated

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in the second round and UTSA in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals to

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Previous season

The Bearkats finished the 2016–17 season 1–13, 10–8 in Southland play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They defeated

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and Houston Baptist to advance to the semifinals of the Southland tournament where they lost to

. Despite having 21 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Previous season

Roster

Schedule and results

See also

References