Global Sports Hoops Showcase - Middle Tennessee Defeats Samford 68-55 - Recap
Global Sports Hoops Showcase - Middle Tennessee Defeats Samford 68-55 - Recap
Middle Tennessee got 12 points from James Washington III as they ran past Samford 68-55 on Saturday at Auburn Arena.
Middle Tennessee won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 1-point spread as underdogs.
Middle Tennessee got 11 points from Jason Jones and another 10 points from Trevor Ottley. James Washington III contributed 3 assists, while Trevor Ottley cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Samford got 15 points from Drew Windler in a losing cause and another 12 points from Gregg Wooten. Josh Bedwell contributed 2 assists for them, while Jeffrey Merritt had 7 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee hit the break leading 31-16 before taking care of business in the second half.
Middle Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-27.

