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Samford beat Western Carolina 88–74 at Western Carolina on Feb 1, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  SAM | 41 | 47 | 88 |
  WCU | 39 | 35 | 74 |
Samford BulldogsWestern Carolina Catamounts| SAM | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 36 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Cade Norris | 31 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Dylan Faulkner | 29 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 8-12 | 0-1 |
| Keaton Norris | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-5 | 0-4 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 23 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 |
| Zion Wilburn | 24 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Kam Martin | 21 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Will Shaver | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 39 | 13 | 24-48 | 10-24 |
| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julien Soumaoro | 33 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4-7 | 2-4 |
| Marcus Kell | 33 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Cord Stansberry | 31 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6-18 | 0-6 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 24 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-2 |
| Samuel Dada | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-7 |
| Justin Johnson | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-1 |
| Tayeshaun Smith | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| CJ Hyland | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Totals | 74 | 23 | 7 | 25-65 | 6-25 |
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).
SAM offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
WCU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · SAM defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
SAMWCUExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
SAMWCUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 36.0 | 19.9 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Keaton Norris | 31.3 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Cade Norris | 29.0 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Dylan Faulkner | 27.0 | 18.7 | 8.2 | 2.1 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 24.1 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Kam Martin | 18.6 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Zion Wilburn | 16.5 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Jaxon Pollard | 13.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Kell | 29.9 | 13.1 | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| Cord Stansberry | 29.5 | 14.9 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 27.9 | 10.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 24.9 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 20.0 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 0.4 |
| Samuel Dada | 18.1 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Justin Johnson | 15.6 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 14.5 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
SAM offenseper gameWCU 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.
SAMForAgainst48% of SAM's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
WCUForAgainst49% of WCU'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.
SAM 10series0 WCU| 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.
