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Recap - Samford Defeats The Citadel 116-103
Samford went on a scoring spree on Saturday at Pete Hanna Center, running up a big 116-103 victory over The Citadel in NCAA betting action.
Bettors who backed Samford were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Samford got 24 points from Alex Thompson and another 20 points from Demetrius Dyson. Justin Coleman contributed 13 assists, while Eric Adams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Citadel got a 33-point performance from Zane Najdawi, who was supported by 19 points from Quayson Williams. Frankie Johnson had 7 assists in a losing cause for The Citadel, while Hayden Brown grabbed 6 rebounds.
Samford was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Samford as they grabbed 32 boards, while The Citadel only had 25
Samford heads into a battle against Mercer. The Citadel, meanwhile, will have their next action against UNC Greensboro.