BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast never trailed in a 77-62 men’s basketball victory over Samford on Wednesday night at Pete Hanna Center. The Eagles built an eight-point halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half.

Rahmir Barno led Florida Gulf Coast with 16 points, while Isaiah Malone added 12 points and four blocks. The Eagles’ defense was stifling, holding Samford to 33.9% shooting from the floor. Jadin Booth scored a game-high 27 points for the Bulldogs in the losing effort. Florida Gulf Coast improved to 3-2, while Samford fell to 3-3.