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Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Wrap - East Tennessee State Wins 81-72
Tray Boyd III scored 22 points leading East Tennessee State to a 81-72 victory over Samford at Freedom Hall Civic Center on Thursday.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -9.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
East Tennessee State got 12 points from Jeromy Rodriguez and another 11 points from Mladen Armus. Mladen Armus contributed 3 assists, while Jeromy Rodriguez cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Samford got a 16-point performance from Ruben Guerrero, who was supported by 16 points from Brandon Austin. Josh Sharkey had 14 assists in a losing cause for Samford, while Ruben Guerrero grabbed 8 rebounds.
East Tennessee State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Tennessee State had a 47-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
East Tennessee State heads into a battle against Chattanooga. Samford, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Carolina.