Marshall, Rillie send Samford past Alabama A&M 52-50

Dec 11, 2021, 10:06 pm

HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- — Jermaine Marshall had 12 points and 14 rebounds to carry Samford to a 52-50 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.

Jaron Rillie had 11 points for the Bulldogs (8-2). Rillie hit a jumper with 2:59 left in the game to give Samford a 49-48 lead and scored on a layup with 54 seconds remaining for a 51-48 advantage. Wesley Cardet Jr. added 11 points.

Jalen Johnson had 18 points and eight rebounds for Alabama A&M's Bulldogs (1-6), who have dropped six straight games. Garrett Hicks added 12 points.

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