UNC Greensboro defeats Samford 89-82

UNC Greensboro Edges Out Samford in Thrilling Conference Matchup

The First Horizon Coliseum played host to a highly anticipated conference matchup between UNC Greensboro and visiting Samford, with the Spartans ultimately emerging victorious, 89-82.

At the midpoint of the game, it seemed like UNCG would be cruising to an easy win. The home team led by as many as 15 points in the first half, showcasing their impressive depth and balance on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Samford struggled to find its footing, trailing by 8 points after a sluggish start.

However, the visitors refused to back down. Jadin Booth spearheaded the comeback effort, netting 14 second-half points to lead all scorers. Despite his best efforts, Booth ultimately fell short, finishing with 26 points on 6-16 three-point shooting. Cade Norris provided a boost off the bench, adding 4 points and 9 rebounds.

On the other side of the court, Justin Neely continued his dominant performance, chipping in 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Spartans. The senior class leader also led the team in steals with 4, demonstrating his well-rounded skillset.

The real turning point came at the end of the third quarter, when UNCG expanded its lead to 15 points. Samford clawed back down to 7 points with just under a minute left but were unable to pull off an impressive comeback.

The final margin of victory was 7 points, with both teams showing resilience and grit throughout the contest.