Samford Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 44 | 44 | 88 |
WCU | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Brownell scores 23 as Samford defeats Western Carolina 88-69
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Jaden Brownell had 23 points in Samford's 88-69 win over Western Carolina on Saturday night.
Brownell shot 8 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (12-3, 2-0 Southern Conference). Trey Fort shot 6 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Larry Olayinka finished 5 of 5 from the floor to finish with 12 points.
Bernard Pelote led the way for the Catamounts (4-9, 0-2) with 22 points. Cord Stansberry added 11 points and two steals for Western Carolina. CJ Hyland also had 10 points and two steals.
NEXT UP
Samford's next game is Thursday against VMI at home, and Western Carolina visits Wofford on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Referee:Zelton Steed
Referee:Sidney Cohen
Referee:Jordan Arnold
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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