East Tennessee State Buccaneers @ Samford Bulldogs
Campbell scores 28, Samford knocks off East Tennessee State 87-71
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jaden Campbell's 28 points helped Samford defeat East Tennessee State 87-71 on Saturday night.
Campbell shot 9 for 14 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (25-4, 14-2 Southern Conference). Rylan Jones added 19 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line, and he also had five assists and five steals. Garrett Hicks shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Ebby Asamoah led the Buccaneers (14-15, 6-10) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Jaden Seymour added 17 points and two steals for East Tennessee State. Jadyn Parker also had eight points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
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Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Hunter Allen
Referee:Connor Penn
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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