South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Samford Bulldogs
Booth's 26 help Samford beat South Carolina State 82-72
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jadin Booth had 26 points in Samford's 82-72 win over South Carolina State on Friday.
Booth also had six rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (1-1). Dylan Faulkner scored 19 points and added three blocks. Keaton Norris shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points.
The Bulldogs (0-2) were led in scoring by James Morrow, who finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Obie Bronston Jr. added 16 points for South Carolina State. Jayden Johnson also had 13 points and eight assists.
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Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Sidney Cohen
Referee:Devyn Page
Referee:Donta Carter
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central | 3-0 | - | 7-11 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 3-0 | - | 7-13 |
| South Carolina State | 2-1 | 1 | 3-15 |
| Howard | 1-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Norfolk State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-12 |
| Morgan State | 1-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Coppin State | 1-2 | 2 | 3-17 |
| Delaware State | 0-3 | 3 | 5-13 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| Wofford | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Mercer | 2-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| UNC Greensboro | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-11 |
| Samford | 2-3 | 2 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Western Carolina | 2-3 | 2 | 6-10 |
| VMI | 1-3 | 2.5 | 6-11 |
| The Citadel | 1-3 | 2.5 | 4-13 |
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