The Bearkats are 0-2 in conference games. Sam Houston ranks fifth in the CUSA allowing 61.3 points while holding opponents to 42.3% shooting.

Sam Houston and Liberty will play in a matchup of CUSA foes. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.

BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee plays Kennesaw State after Jalynn Gregory scored 26 points in Middle Tennessee's 69-41 victory over the Liberty Lady Flames. The Owls are 3-2 in home games. Kennesaw ...

Ukraine's air force says one of its F-16 fighter jet pilots shot down six missiles during a Russian aerial attack last month. Meanwhile, Moscow says its troops have inflicted a series of defeats ...

The Illini West girls basketball team traveled to Liberty on Friday, Jan. 3, and lost a close one, 29-28. The teams played to a 6-6 tie after one quarter. Illini ...