HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Four players, led by Marcus James with 18 points, scored in double figures as Sam Houston State racked up its third victory in four games, defeating Central Arkansas 76-59.

The Bearkats dominated in the paint with a 49-32 rebounding advantage over the Bears. Sam Houston State also had a big 38-16 scoring margin in the paint.

Sam Houston (11-15, 5-7 Southland West) got 17 points from Steven Werner. Konner Tucker and Demarcus Gatlin added 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Central Arkansas (7-17, 2-10 Southland East) was led by Jarvis Garner with 16 points.