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Samford beat Western Carolina 82–77 at home on Jan 7, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  WCU | 38 | 39 | 77 |
  SAM | 34 | 48 | 82 |
Western Carolina CatamountsSamford Bulldogs| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Kell | 34 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 32 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 2-4 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 31 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Cord Stansberry | 26 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5-16 | 1-5 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Samuel Dada | 29 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 6-7 | 0-0 |
| Justin Johnson | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| CJ Hyland | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Tayeshaun Smith | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 77 | 31 | 12 | 25-61 | 5-15 |
| SAM | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 39 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 11-19 | 5-9 |
| Cade Norris | 34 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Keaton Norris | 33 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 28 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-1 |
| Jaxon Pollard | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-4 |
| Will Shaver | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-1 |
| Kam Martin | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 | 3-3 |
| Zion Wilburn | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Judson Bjornstad | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 82 | 24 | 14 | 26-58 | 11-25 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
WCU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · SAM defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
SAM offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
WCUSAMExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
WCUSAMNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 30.1 | 13.3 | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Marcus Kell | 29.2 | 12.8 | 4.1 | 0.6 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 26.5 | 11.7 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 21.0 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 0.3 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 20.7 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| CJ Hyland | 18.3 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 16.8 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Justin Johnson | 15.1 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 35.2 | 19.3 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Keaton Norris | 31.5 | 11.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Cade Norris | 29.9 | 8.1 | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Dylan Faulkner | 25.9 | 17.1 | 6.8 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 24.2 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Jaxon Pollard | 18.2 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| Zion Wilburn | 16.2 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Kam Martin | 15.2 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
WCU offenseper gameSAM defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
WCUForAgainst49% of WCU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
SAMForAgainst48% of SAM's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
WCU 0series10 SAM| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | SAM 88 | WCU 74 | SAM+14 | +14 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | WCU 77 | SAM 82 | SAM+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | WCU 72 | SAM 93 | SAM+21 | +21 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | SAM 88 | WCU 69 | SAM+19 | +19 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | WCU 62 | SAM 88 | SAM+26 | +26 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | SAM 75 | WCU 71 | SAM+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2023 | SAM 85 | WCU 77 | SAM+8 | +8 |
| Jan 21, 2023 | WCU 65 | SAM 74 | SAM+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | SAM 74 | WCU 64 | SAM+10 | +10 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | WCU 60 | SAM 85 | SAM+25 | +25 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
