Mississippi College Choctaws @ Samford Bulldogs
Achor helps Samford defeat Mississippi College 96-52
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Achor Achor scored 17 points as Samford beat Mississippi College 96-52 on Tuesday.
Achor went 8 of 13 from the field for the Bulldogs (1-2). Jermaine Marshall scored 14 points and added four steals. Garrett Hicks shot 4 for 7, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
The Choctaws were led in scoring by Lucas Heflen, who finished with 12 points. Anthony Ratliff Jr. added nine points and seven rebounds for Mississippi College. Rashan Bolden also had eight points.
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Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Evan Berg
Referee:Chuck McCoy
Referee:Kyle Bowen
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-4 | - | 21-9 |
| Wofford | 11-6 | 2 | 19-11 |
| Furman | 10-7 | 3 | 19-11 |
| Mercer | 10-7 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Samford | 10-7 | 3 | 17-13 |
| Western Carolina | 9-8 | 4 | 13-15 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-8 | 4 | 13-17 |
| Chattanooga | 6-11 | 7 | 12-18 |
| The Citadel | 6-11 | 7 | 9-21 |
| VMI | 1-16 | 12 | 6-24 |
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