Thursday, October 29
Auburn, Ala.
7 PM
Samford University
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80
Auburn
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 24 | 44 | 68 |
| Auburn | 35 | 45 | 80 |
10.29.26 | Men's Basketball
AUBURN, Ala. – The Samford men's basketball team closed the preseason on Thursday evening, falling to Auburn 80-68 inside of Neville Arena.
Cooper Noard led the way for the Bulldogs with a huge double-double performance, logging 30 points and ten rebounds. Ty Davis also reached double figures with 13 points, while Cade Norris dished out five assists.
For Auburn, Kevin Overton led the way with 25 points, while Tahaad Pettiford scored 20.
The Bulldogs started strong, as Davis and Noard knocked down early three-pointers to give Samford an early 6-4 lead at the first media timeout. Noard and Norris knocked down back-to-back baskets to extend the lead to 10-4 at the 12:12 mark.
The Bulldogs continued to push as a Will Shaver dunk and an Isaiah Campbell-Finch triple extended the lead to 17-11 at the 8:20 mark. Cambell-Finch and Norris made baskets through the next few minutes, but the Tigers tied the game at 22 points apiece at the 5:04 mark. Auburn ended the half with a 13-2 run to take a 35-24 advantage at the break.
The Bulldogs opened the second half strong, as eight early points from Noard highlighted a Samford 17-6 run. The Bulldogs cut the deficit to one point, 41-40, at the 15:01 mark. Auburn responded with a 7-0 run, but Noard continued to fire from deep, knocking down a pair of triples in the next few minutes, as the Tigers led 54-51 at the 10:19 mark. Will Shaver knocked down a pair of free throws and Davis added a triple, as Auburn held on to its one possession lead, 59-56, with 7:46 left in the contest.
The Tigers began to find separation, using a 15-3 run to pull ahead by double digits, 71-59, at the 4:34 mark. Baskets from Norris and Noard cut the deficit back to single digits, 74-65, with 2:35 left, but the Tigers ultimately held on to secure the 80-68 victory.
Samford opens the regular season at home on Monday, Nov. 2, against Berry.
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Cooper Noard led the way for the Bulldogs with a huge double-double performance, logging 30 points and ten rebounds. Ty Davis also reached double figures with 13 points, while Cade Norris dished out five assists.
For Auburn, Kevin Overton led the way with 25 points, while Tahaad Pettiford scored 20.
The Bulldogs started strong, as Davis and Noard knocked down early three-pointers to give Samford an early 6-4 lead at the first media timeout. Noard and Norris knocked down back-to-back baskets to extend the lead to 10-4 at the 12:12 mark.
The Bulldogs continued to push as a Will Shaver dunk and an Isaiah Campbell-Finch triple extended the lead to 17-11 at the 8:20 mark. Cambell-Finch and Norris made baskets through the next few minutes, but the Tigers tied the game at 22 points apiece at the 5:04 mark. Auburn ended the half with a 13-2 run to take a 35-24 advantage at the break.
The Bulldogs opened the second half strong, as eight early points from Noard highlighted a Samford 17-6 run. The Bulldogs cut the deficit to one point, 41-40, at the 15:01 mark. Auburn responded with a 7-0 run, but Noard continued to fire from deep, knocking down a pair of triples in the next few minutes, as the Tigers led 54-51 at the 10:19 mark. Will Shaver knocked down a pair of free throws and Davis added a triple, as Auburn held on to its one possession lead, 59-56, with 7:46 left in the contest.
The Tigers began to find separation, using a 15-3 run to pull ahead by double digits, 71-59, at the 4:34 mark. Baskets from Norris and Noard cut the deficit back to single digits, 74-65, with 2:35 left, but the Tigers ultimately held on to secure the 80-68 victory.
Samford opens the regular season at home on Monday, Nov. 2, against Berry.
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
SU
AU
FG%
.431
.484
3FG%
.303
.414
FT%
.571
.600
RB
27
44
TO
6
7
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Pts
30
FGM
12
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
3
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