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Recap - Samford Defeats VMI 78-75
Samford got a 25-point performance from Josh Sharkey, who added 10 assists as Samford ran past VMI 78-75 on Saturday at Cameron Hall.
Bettors who backed Samford were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Donte Tatum had 16 points for Samford and Robert Allen chipped in with 11 points. Josh Sharkey had 10 assists for them, while Jalen Dupree was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
VMI got 24 points from Travis Evee in a losing cause and another 22 points from Garrett Gilkeson. Greg Parham contributed 5 assists for them, while Garrett Gilkeson had 10 rebounds.
Samford was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
VMI won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-29.
Samford looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wofford. VMI will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Carolina.