Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers

College Basketball

Samford

15-12

82-72

Final/OT

ETSU

19-8

Freedom Hall (TN)

Lead tracker

SAM leadsBiggest lead SAM 13, ETSU 3

ETSU leads

Team	1H	2H	OT	T
SAM	38	30	14	82
ETSU	37	31	4	72

Who won: Samford 82-72

The Samford Bulldogs beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 82-72 in overtime on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Freedom Hall (TN). Dylan Faulkner led the Samford in points (24). Brian Taylor II led the ETSU in points (28).

What it means

Samford 5-8 on the road; ETSU 13-3 at home.

Latest headlines

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Game info

Venue: Freedom Hall (TN), Johnson City, TN · Attendance 5,138
Officials: Art Vaulk (Referee), Daniel Clark (Referee), Bryan Washer (Referee)

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