Samford Defeats Chattanooga 73-69 in SoCon Showdown

In a closely contested game, Samford defeated Chattanooga 73-69, with Jaden Brownell leading the Bulldogs with 20 points. Samford's strong performance included contributions from Josh Holloway and Trey Fort, both scoring 10 points, while Chattanooga's Bash Wieland topped his team with 18 points. This victory improved Samford's record to 16-4 overall and 6-1 in the Southern Conference, while Chattanooga fell to 12-8 and 4-3 in conference play. The game highlighted the contrasting styles of the two teams, with Samford averaging significantly more points per game compared to Chattanooga's defensive strengths. Both teams are set to continue their seasons with upcoming matches on Saturday, with Samford hosting Wofford and Chattanooga visiting East Tennessee State. This matchup marked the first encounter of the season between the two Southern Conference rivals.