NCAAB Game Recap
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Citadel at SamfordFri Mar 8, 2019 7:30 PM EST
Valpa |
54 |
LoyIL |
67 |
| F | |
StPet |
71 |
Iona |
73 |
| F | |
APSU |
67 |
Belm |
83 |
| F | |
GWebb |
79 |
Campbl |
74 |
| F | |
ChaSo |
54 |
Radf |
63 |
| F | |
IlSt |
62 |
Drake |
78 |
| F | |
Manh |
65 |
Canis |
69 |
| F(OT) | |
JSU |
74 |
Murr |
76 |
| F | |
NrthIA |
61 |
SIU |
58 |
| F | |
Brad |
61 |
MOSt |
58 |
| F | |
Pepp |
68 |
LoyMa |
65 |
| F | |
USD |
62 |
SCla |
45 |
| F | |
Citad |
71 |
Samf |
100 |
| F | |
WCU |
83 |
VMI |
96 |
| F | |
Mia-FL |
70 |
VaTec |
84 |
| F | |
BGSU |
73 |
Buff |
84 |
| F | |
Minn |
60 |
MD |
69 |
| F | |
Brown |
67 |
Princ |
63 |
| F | |
Akr |
65 |
Kent |
68 |
| F | |
Harv |
59 |
Corn |
72 |
| F | |
CenMI |
82 |
W MI |
75 |
| F | |
E MI |
58 |
Toled |
64 |
| F | |
Yale |
66 |
Penn |
77 |
| F | |
Mia-O |
57 |
Ohio |
66 |
| F | |
Dart |
66 |
Colum |
70 |
| F | |
NIU |
64 |
Ball |
57 |
| F | |
StJos |
63 |
VCU |
75 |
| F | |
Mar 8, 2019, 7:30 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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30 |
41 |
71 |
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45 |
55 |
100 |
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) Brandon Austin had 26 points as Samford rolled past The Citadel 100-71 in the Southern Conference Tourney first round on Friday night.
Josh Sharkey had 16 points and eight assists for Samford (17-15). Myron Gordon added 15 points. Ruben Guerrero had 12 points and three blocks for the hosts.
Samford scored at least 100 points for the second time this season (1-1).
Samford posted a season-high 22 assists.
Samford put up 55 second-half points, a season high for the team.
Zane Najdawi had 15 points and 11 rebounds for The Citadel (12-18). Jerry Higgins III added 12 points and six assists. Alex Reed had 10 points.
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Leaders
| Citadel | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Najdawi | 15 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| J. Higgins | 12 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Samford | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| B. Austin | 26 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Sharkey | 16 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| Citad | Samf | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 71 | 100 |
| Field Goals | 28/73-38% | 34/56-61% |
| Three Pointers | 13/45-29% | 11/24-46% |
| Free Throws | 2/5-40% | 21/25-84% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 5 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 17 | 31 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 37 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 12 |
| Personal Fouls | 18 | 12 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2018-19 Reg Season - Samf Leads Series 2-1
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 17 | Citad 77 @ Samf 80 | M. Frierson 27 | B. Austin 28 |
| Sat Feb 23 | Samf 83 @ Citad 87 | M. Gordon 23 | Z. Najdawi 24 |
| Fri Mar 8 | Citad 71 @ Samf 100 | Z. Najdawi 15 | B. Austin 26 |
Game Information
| Stadium: U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina |
| Attendance: 2,321 |
| Game Time: |