Chattanooga Mocs @ Samford Bulldogs
Samford defeats Chattanooga 92-85 in OT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tim Williams had 21 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks and three steals as Samford knocked off Southern Conference leader Chattanooga 92-85 in overtime Saturday night.
Connor Miller hit a 3-pointer and Tyler Hood scored, giving Samford an 82-77 lead with 2:05 to play in overtime. Chattanooga pulled within two points on Gee McGee's trey, but Samford closed on a 10-5 run to seal it.
Williams had three defensive rebounds, two blocks and two points in overtime, and finished on 10-of-12 shooting from the field.
Chattanooga's Z. Mason scored with 31 seconds remaining to tie it at 77. Mason then blocked Tim Williams' potential game-winning shot with 2 seconds left to send the game into overtime.
Isaiah Williams added 20 points and five assists for Samford (11-15, 5-6).
McGhee scored 21 points to lead Chattanooga (15-11, 9-2). The Mocs entered the game tied for the conference lead with Davidson.
Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Dan Stryffeler
Referee:Tim Ebersole
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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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