Samford gets first conference win, 89-78 over UNC Greensboro
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Darius Jones-Gibson hit 6 of 8 shots and 8 of 10 free throws for 20 points to lead Samford past UNC Greensboro 89-78 on Thursday night for its first Southern Conference win of the season.
Marcus Johnson came off the bench to score 18 points for Samford (8-14, 1-8). Tyler Hood scored 15, Michael Bradley had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Christen Cunningham added 10 points.
Jones-Gibson had just six points at halftime, but his Bulldogs still held a 43-35 lead.
Kayel Locke scored 19 points and Tevon Saddler added 18 for UNC Greensboro (6-14, 2-5). Locke was 8 of 12 from the field and Saddler hit 6 of 8. Diante Baldwin added 13 points and eight assists.
Both teams shot over 50 percent, but Samford converted 21 of 25 free throws while UNCG was 12 of 17.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kyle Chambers
- Jason Page
- Jeremy Mosier
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
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 |