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
- Referees:
- Josue Nieves
- Michael Reese
- Charles Balunek
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |