Staton-McCray, Parks lead Samford past VMI 84-71
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- — A.J. Staton-McCray registered 15 points and six rebounds as Samford got past VMI 84-71 on Wednesday night in the Southern Conference opener for both teams.
Preston Parks added 15 points for for Samford (5-3, 1-0 Southern Conference). Myron Gordon chipped in 14 points. Richardson Maitre had 12 points and six rebounds.
Greg Parham had 18 points and seven rebounds for the Keydets (5-5, 0-1). Kamdyn Curfman added 17 points. Trey Bonham had 15 points. Jake Stephens had a career-high five blocks plus five points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Antinio Petty
- Dallas Maxwell
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |