Samford 44, at East Tennessee State 53

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a Southern Conference defensive struggle defined by missed shots and interior dominance, the East Tennessee State Lady Buccaneers held off a late Samford rally to secure a 53-44 victory in women’s basketball Friday afternoon at ETSU Athletic Center. The Lady Buccaneers (10-11, 3-3) never trailed, building a commanding lead through three quarters before withstanding a 22-point fourth-quarter surge from the visiting Bulldogs (8-15, 1-5). The win was anchored by a stifling defensive effort and a decisive 30-12 advantage in points in the paint. East Tennessee State set the tone early, holding Samford to just… Read more...