Samford 82, at East Tennessee State 72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a dramatic reversal of a heartbreaking loss just four weeks prior, the Samford Bulldogs authored a stunning overtime victory on the road, defeating the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 82-72 in a pivotal Southern Conference men’s basketball clash on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Before a Valentine’s Day crowd of 5,138 at the ETSU Athletic Center, the Bulldogs exorcised the demons of a one-point home loss to these same Buccaneers in January by dominating the extra period 14-4. The win, secured against a team that entered as a 5.5-point favorite with a 70.9% win probability according… Read more...