Samford Bulldogs @ Texas Southern Tigers
Staton-McCray puts up 16, Samford takes down Texas Southern 87-65
HOUSTON -- — A.J. Staton-McCray's 16 points helped Samford defeat Texas Southern 87-65 on Thursday night.
Staton-McCray added six rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-2). Achor Achor scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Jaden Campbell was 3 of 4 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points. The Bulldogs picked up their 11th straight win.
PJ Henry finished with 13 points for the Tigers (1-9). Grayson Carter added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern. Jonathan Cisse also put up eight points.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Joe Wilbert III
Referee:Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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