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Recap - Samford Defeats South Carolina State 82-72

Samford got a 26-point performance from Jadin Booth as they ran past South Carolina State 82-72 on Friday at Pete Hanna Center.

Dylan Faulkner had 17 points for Samford and Keaton Norris chipped in with 11 points. Keaton Norris had 8 assists for them, while Keaton Norris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

South Carolina State got 22 points from James Morrow in a losing cause and another 16 points from Owen Bronston Jr.. Jayden Johnson contributed 8 assists for them, while James Morrow had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed South Carolina State were victorious, as the score was 39-38 at the break.

Samford had a 32-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Samford looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Texas Southern. South Carolina State will aim to get back on the winning track at North Carolina A&T.