Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers @ Samford Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
KY Wesleyan KWC | 21 | 21 | 42 |
SAM | 33 | 35 | 68 |
Austin leads Samford over Kentucky Wesleyan 68-42
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Brandon Austin scored 17 points and six rebounds as Samford easily beat Division II member Kentucky Wesleyan 68-42 on Thursday night.
Robert Allen had 14 points and eight rebounds for Samford (1-1), which never trailed, opened with an 11-0 run and led by as many as 30 points. Jalen Dupree added 11 points and seven rebounds. Josh Sharkey had 7 points and 10 assists for the home team.
Adam Goetz had 6 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers. Jo Griffin added 4 points and 10 rebounds.
Samford plays Belmont on the road on Monday.
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Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Josue Nieves
Referee:Michael Reese
Referee:Charles Balunek
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
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| 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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