Williams scores 25 as Louisiana Tech beats Samford 79-76
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Cobe Williams' 25 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Samford 79-76 on Friday.
Williams shot 7 for 11 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 12 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (4-2). Isaiah Crawford added 22 points while shooting 8 for 14 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had eight rebounds. Keaston Willis was 3 of 12 shooting, including 3 for 9 from distance, and went 8 for 10 from the line to finish with 17 points.
Ques Glover finished with 26 points, four assists and three steals for the Bulldogs (6-1). Logan Dye and Jermaine Marshall finished with 10 points. The Bulldogs ended a six-game winning streak with the loss.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris King
- Art Vaulk
- R.B. Clyburn
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | - | 14-7 |
| Liberty | 5-3 | 1 | 17-4 |
| UTEP | 5-3 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 1 | 14-7 |
| New Mexico State | 5-3 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-4 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-4 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 5 | 7-14 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 7-2 | - | 17-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-2 | - | 14-8 |
| Chattanooga | 6-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Wofford | 5-4 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Mercer | 4-5 | 3 | 11-11 |
| VMI | 4-5 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-7 | 5 | 6-14 |
| The Citadel | 0-9 | 7 | 5-15 |
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