Global Sports Hoops Showcase - Campbell Falls 60-56 Against Samford - Game Recap
Global Sports Hoops Showcase - Campbell Falls 60-56 Against Samford - Game Recap
Samford grabbed a 60-56 win over Campbell on Sunday, behind a 12-point effort from Jeffrey Merritt at Auburn Arena.
Samford was a 3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Samford got 10 points from Josh Bedwell and another 10 points from Andy King. Josh Davis contributed 4 assists, while Josh Bedwell cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Campbell got 22 points from Lorne Merthie in a losing cause and another 8 points from Marvelle Harris. Amir Celestin contributed 3 assists for them, while Preston Dodson had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Samford were victorious, as the score was 32-30 at the break.
Campbell won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-21.
