Samford Bulldogs @ North Alabama Lions
Jaden Brownell scores 24 to help Samford edge North Alabama 97-96 in OT
FLORENCE, Ala. -- — Jaden Brownell had 24 points in Samford's 97-96 overtime victory against North Alabama on Friday night.
Brownell had eight rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (3-1), who grabbed the lead for good on a Julian Brown 3-pointer midway through OT. Trey Fort added 18 points while shooting 6 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had seven rebounds. Brown shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points.
Jacari Lane led the way for the Lions (3-1) with 32 points, six assists and five steals. Corneilous Williams added 17 points, 16 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Taye Fields finished with 13 points and five assists.
Donte Bacchus made a layup with 3 seconds left for North Alabama to send the game to OT tied at 88.
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Game Information
Florence, AL
Referee:Bryan Washer
Referee:Chuck McCoy
Referee:Kyle Stewart
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 |
| Atlantic Sun ConferenceAtlantic Sun Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-3 | - | 22-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 15-3 | - | 22-12 |
| Queens University | 13-5 | 2 | 21-14 |
| Lipscomb | 12-6 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| West Georgia | 8-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Bellarmine | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Stetson | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| North Florida | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| North Alabama | 4-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
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