| FINAL SCORE |
|---|
| () Samford | 73 |
| () Western Caro. | 62 |
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January 10, 2026 •
Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
FINAL STATISTICS
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Game Totals
-- Final Statistics
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | -1 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 23 | 7-14 | 1-6 | 8-8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 9 | 2-7 | 1-6 | 4-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 3-7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 7 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 13 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 10 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 6 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 8 | 2-8 | 1-1 | 3-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 10 |
| TEAM | | 0 | | | | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 73 | 23-53 | 8-21 | 19-31 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 199 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 1-7 | 14% | 2-2 | 100% |
| 2nd Qtr | 6-11 | 55% | 2-3 | 67% | 8-10 | 80% |
| 3rd Qtr | 7-16 | 44% | 3-5 | 60% | 2-7 | 29% |
| 4th Qtr | 5-10 | 50% | 2-6 | 33% | 7-12 | 58% |
|
| 1st Half | 11-27 | 41% | 3-10 | 30% | 10-12 | 83% |
| 2nd Half | 12-26 | 46% | 5-11 | 45% | 9-19 | 47% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Deadball Rebounds: 6,0
Last FG: 4th-00:45
Biggest Run: 11-0
Largest lead: By 17 at 4th-06:06
Technical Fouls: None.
() Western Caro. 62
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 9 | 3-10 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 37 | -12 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 15 | 4-12 | 1-9 | 6-7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 36 | -7 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 12 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38 | -11 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 5 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 3 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 11 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 4-5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | -16 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -4 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -10 |
| TEAM | | 0 | | | | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 62 | 21-56 | 3-18 | 17-19 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 199 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 7-17 | 41% | 0-4 | 00% | 4-5 | 80% |
| 2nd Qtr | 5-12 | 42% | 0-2 | 00% | 6-6 | 100% |
| 3rd Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 0-4 | 00% | 1-2 | 50% |
| 4th Qtr | 4-11 | 36% | 3-8 | 38% | 6-6 | 100% |
|
| 1st Half | 12-29 | 41% | 0-6 | 00% | 10-11 | 91% |
| 2nd Half | 9-27 | 33% | 3-12 | 25% | 7-8 | 88% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Deadball Rebounds: 1,0
Last FG: 4th-00:09
Biggest Run: 11-0
Largest lead: By 9 at 1st-06:42
Technical Fouls: None.
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
SAM led for 21:59.
WCU led for 17:21.
Game was tied for 0:33.
Times tied: 5 Lead Changes: 4
| Points | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 28 | 24 |
| Off Turns | 20 | 12 |
| 2nd Chance | 9 | 14 |
| Fast Break | 10 | 6 |
| Bench | 36 | 11 |
| Per Poss | 1.043
34/70 | 0.899
29/69 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
First Half Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 14 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 6-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -7 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 11 | 4-4 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 10 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | -6 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | -4 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -5 |
| TEAM | | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | | 35 | 11-27 | 3-10 | 10-12 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 100 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 1-7 | 14% | 2-2 | 100% |
| 2nd Qtr | 6-11 | 55% | 2-3 | 67% | 8-10 | 80% |
|
| 1st Half | 11-27 | 41% | 3-10 | 30% | 10-12 | 83% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Deadball Rebounds: 6,0
Last FG Half: SAM 2nd-01:16
Western Caro.
34
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 5 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | -2 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 4 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 4-4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 10 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | -1 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | -7 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -6 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 2 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| TEAM | | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | | 34 | 12-29 | 0-6 | 10-11 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 100 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 7-17 | 41% | 0-4 | 00% | 4-5 | 80% |
| 2nd Qtr | 5-12 | 42% | 0-2 | 00% | 6-6 | 100% |
|
| 1st Half | 12-29 | 41% | 0-6 | 00% | 10-11 | 91% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Deadball Rebounds: 1,0
Last FG Half: WCU 2nd-01:29
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points from (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 16 | 16 |
| Off Turns | 9 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance | 4 | 7 |
| Fast Break | 4 | 4 |
| Bench | 18 | 3 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
First Quarter Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 8 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -8 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -4 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -7 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -7 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 13 | 5-16 | 1-7 | 2-2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 1-7 | 14% | 2-2 | 100% |
| 2nd Qtr | 6-11 | 55% | 2-3 | 67% | 8-10 | 80% |
|
| 1st Half | 5-16 | 31% | 1-7 | 14% | 2-2 | 100% |
| 1st Half | 11-27 | 41% | 3-10 | 30% | 10-12 | 83% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Western Caro.
18
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 5 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 2 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 2 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 18 | 7-17 | 0-4 | 4-5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 1st Qtr | 7-17 | 41% | 0-4 | 00% | 4-5 | 80% |
| 2nd Qtr | 5-12 | 42% | 0-2 | 00% | 6-6 | 100% |
|
| 1st Half | 7-17 | 41% | 0-4 | 00% | 4-5 | 80% |
| 1st Half | 12-29 | 41% | 0-6 | 00% | 10-11 | 91% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 8 | 10 |
| Off Turns | 3 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 5 |
| Fast Break | 3 | 4 |
| Bench | 5 | 1 |
| Per Poss | 0.722
6/18 | 1.059
9/17 |
Official Play-By-Play
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
First Quarter
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 1
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 09:53 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 0-2 | V 2 | |
| 09:29 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by PACK, GRACE |
| 09:24 | REBOUND (DEF) by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:17 | MISSED 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 09:15 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 09:08 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 09:07 | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 08:58 | MISSED 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 08:53 | REBOUND (OFF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 08:51 | MISSED 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 08:47 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by DIZON, ARY |
| 08:36 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by PACK, GRACE |
| 08:32 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:32 | | 2-2 | T | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:32 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 08:32 | | 3-2 | H 1 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:22 | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 08:22 | | | | STEAL by PACK, GRACE |
| 08:08 | | 5-2 | H 3 | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 07:52 | MISSED 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 07:50 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 07:42 | | 7-2 | H 5 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:42 | | | | ASSIST by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 07:26 | MISSED 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 07:23 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 07:14 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:11 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:11 | | 9-2 | H 7 | GOOD! JUMPER by PACK, GRACE |
| 06:51 | MISSED JUMPER by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 06:49 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 06:42 | | 11-2 | H 9 | GOOD! JUMPER by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 06:41 | TIMEOUT 30SEC | | | |
| 06:41 | | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB OUT: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB OUT: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB OUT: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB IN: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB IN: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:41 | SUB IN: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 06:18 | MISSED LAYUP by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 06:16 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 05:59 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 05:55 | REBOUND (DEF) by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 05:35 | MISSED 3PTR by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 05:33 | REBOUND (OFF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 05:15 | MISSED JUMPER by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 05:13 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by PACK, GRACE |
| 05:03 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 05:03 | STEAL by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 04:57 | GOOD! 3PTR by MORRIS, FRANCIE [FB] | 11-5 | H 6 | |
| 04:57 | ASSIST by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 04:36 | | | | FOUL (OFF) by PACK, GRACE |
| 04:36 | | | | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by PACK, GRACE |
| 04:36 | | | | SUB OUT: PACK, GRACE |
| 04:36 | | | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 04:36 | SUB OUT: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 04:36 | SUB IN: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 04:24 | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 04:24 | | | | STEAL by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 04:05 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 04:02 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 03:59 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 03:59 | BLOCK by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:54 | REBOUND (DEF) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:42 | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:42 | | | | STEAL by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 03:38 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 03:38 | | | | SUB OUT: BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 03:38 | | | | SUB OUT: DIZON, ARY |
| 03:38 | | | | SUB IN: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:38 | | | | SUB IN: PRICE, RILEY |
| 03:38 | SUB OUT: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:38 | SUB OUT: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 03:38 | SUB IN: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 03:38 | SUB IN: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 03:38 | | 12-5 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:38 | | 13-5 | H 8 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:29 | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:18 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by PRICE, RILEY |
| 03:18 | STEAL by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:13 | MISSED LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:10 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:44 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:40 | REBOUND (DEF) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 02:32 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 13-7 | H 6 | |
| 02:11 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 02:11 | | | | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 02:11 | | | | SUB IN: DIZON, ARY |
| 02:11 | | | | MISSED FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 02:11 | | | | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM |
| 02:11 | | 14-7 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 02:11 | | | | SUB OUT: PRICE, RILEY |
| 02:11 | | | | SUB IN: PACK, GRACE |
| 02:11 | SUB OUT: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 02:11 | SUB IN: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 01:40 | MISSED JUMPER by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 01:37 | REBOUND (OFF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 01:37 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 14-9 | H 5 | |
| 01:30 | | 16-9 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY [FB] |
| 01:30 | | | | ASSIST by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:13 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 01:13 | | | | SUB OUT: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 01:13 | | | | SUB IN: BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 01:13 | SUB OUT: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 01:13 | SUB OUT: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 01:13 | SUB IN: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 01:13 | SUB IN: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 01:13 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 16-10 | H 6 | |
| 01:13 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 16-11 | H 5 | |
| 00:48 | | 18-11 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 00:35 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:31 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 18-13 | H 5 | |
| 00:08 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by PACK, GRACE |
| 00:08 | BLOCK by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:08 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM |
| 00:03 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:00 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM |
Samford 13,
Western Caro. 18
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 8 | 10 |
| Off Turns | 3 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 5 |
| Fast Break | 3 | 4 |
| Bench | 5 | 1 |
| Per Poss | 0.722
6/18 | 1.059
9/17 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Second Quarter Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 6 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 22 | 6-11 | 2-3 | 8-10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 3rd Qtr | 7-16 | 44% | 3-5 | 60% | 2-7 | 29% |
| 4th Qtr | 5-10 | 50% | 2-6 | 33% | 7-12 | 58% |
|
| 2nd Half | 6-11 | 55% | 2-3 | 67% | 8-10 | 80% |
| 2nd Half | 12-26 | 46% | 5-11 | 45% | 9-19 | 47% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Western Caro.
16
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -6 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | -4 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -2 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -6 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -6 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -6 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 16 | 5-12 | 0-2 | 6-6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 3rd Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 0-4 | 00% | 1-2 | 50% |
| 4th Qtr | 4-11 | 36% | 3-8 | 38% | 6-6 | 100% |
|
| 2nd Half | 5-12 | 42% | 0-2 | 00% | 6-6 | 100% |
| 2nd Half | 9-27 | 33% | 3-12 | 25% | 7-8 | 88% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 8 | 6 |
| Off Turns | 6 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Break | 1 | 0 |
| Bench | 13 | 2 |
| Per Poss | 1.294
10/17 | 0.941
8/17 |
Official Play-By-Play
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Second Quarter
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 2
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 10:00 | SUB OUT: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB IN: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:42 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 09:42 | STEAL by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:38 | FOUL (OFF) by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:38 | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:31 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:31 | | | | SUB OUT: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 09:31 | | | | SUB IN: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 09:14 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by PACK, GRACE |
| 09:12 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by DIZON, ARY |
| 09:09 | | 20-13 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 08:54 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:54 | SUB OUT: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 08:54 | SUB IN: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 08:54 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | 20-14 | H 6 | |
| 08:54 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | 20-15 | H 5 | |
| 08:54 | SUB OUT: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 08:54 | SUB IN: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 08:39 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:37 | REBOUND (DEF) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 08:18 | FOUL (OFF) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 08:18 | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 08:05 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 08:03 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 08:03 | SUB OUT: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 08:03 | SUB IN: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 08:03 | | 21-15 | H 6 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:03 | | 22-15 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:49 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 07:49 | | | | SUB OUT: HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 07:49 | | | | SUB IN: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:38 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:38 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 22-16 | H 6 | |
| 07:38 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 22-17 | H 5 | |
| 07:17 | | 24-17 | H 7 | GOOD! JUMPER by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:17 | | | | ASSIST by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:04 | MISSED LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 07:02 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:02 | SUB OUT: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 07:02 | SUB IN: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:34 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 06:34 | STEAL by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:10 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 24-19 | H 5 | |
| 06:10 | ASSIST by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 05:55 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 05:51 | REBOUND (DEF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 05:45 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by PACK, GRACE |
| 05:45 | | | | SUB OUT: PACK, GRACE |
| 05:45 | | | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 05:45 | MISSED FT by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 05:45 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 05:45 | GOOD! FT by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 24-20 | H 4 | |
| 05:26 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 05:25 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 05:25 | | | | TURNOVER (TRAVEL) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 05:09 | MISSED 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 05:05 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 04:50 | | 26-20 | H 6 | GOOD! LAYUP by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 04:50 | | | | ASSIST by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 04:41 | GOOD! 3PTR by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 26-23 | H 3 | |
| 04:41 | ASSIST by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 04:20 | | | | FOUL (OFF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 04:20 | | | | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 04:20 | | | | |
| 04:20 | | | | SUB OUT: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 04:20 | | | | SUB IN: HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 03:51 | MISSED JUMPER by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:48 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by DIZON, ARY |
| 03:38 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 03:29 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 26-25 | H 1 | |
| 03:29 | ASSIST by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:08 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:08 | SUB OUT: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:08 | SUB OUT: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:08 | SUB IN: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:08 | SUB IN: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 03:08 | | 27-25 | H 2 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 03:08 | | 28-25 | H 3 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 02:32 | MISSED LAYUP by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 02:30 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 02:20 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:20 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 02:20 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 02:20 | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 02:20 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 02:20 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY [FB] | 28-26 | H 2 | |
| 02:20 | SUB OUT: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 02:20 | SUB IN: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 02:20 | MISSED FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 02:20 | REBOUND (OFF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 02:09 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 28-28 | T | |
| 01:58 | | 30-28 | H 2 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:58 | | | | ASSIST by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:44 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 30-30 | T | |
| 01:29 | | 32-30 | H 2 | GOOD! JUMPER by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 01:16 | GOOD! 3PTR by BREWER, AVARY | 32-33 | V 1 | |
| 01:16 | ASSIST by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 01:02 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 01:02 | | | | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 01:02 | | | | SUB IN: PRICE, RILEY |
| 01:02 | SUB OUT: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 01:02 | SUB OUT: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 01:02 | SUB IN: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 01:02 | SUB IN: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 01:02 | | 33-33 | T | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:02 | | 34-33 | H 1 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:49 | FOUL (OFF) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 00:49 | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 00:42 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:42 | STEAL by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:34 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 00:34 | | | | SUB OUT: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 00:34 | | | | SUB IN: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:34 | SUB OUT: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:34 | SUB IN: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 00:31 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-34 | T | |
| 00:31 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-35 | V 1 | |
| 00:08 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 00:08 | BLOCK by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 00:02 | REBOUND (DEF) by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 00:01 | MISSED JUMPER by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 00:01 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
Samford 35,
Western Caro. 34
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 8 | 6 |
| Off Turns | 6 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Break | 1 | 0 |
| Bench | 13 | 2 |
| Per Poss | 1.294
10/17 | 0.941
8/17 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Second Half Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 9 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 9 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 4-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 5 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -2 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 6 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 8 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 12 |
| TEAM | | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | | 38 | 12-26 | 5-11 | 9-19 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 99 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 3rd Qtr | 7-16 | 44% | 3-5 | 60% | 2-7 | 29% |
| 4th Qtr | 5-10 | 50% | 2-6 | 33% | 7-12 | 58% |
|
| 2nd Half | 12-26 | 46% | 5-11 | 45% | 9-19 | 47% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Deadball Rebounds: 6,0
Last FG Half: SAM 4th-00:45
Western Caro.
28
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | -10 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 11 | 4-9 | 1-6 | 2-3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | -10 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | -10 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 8 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 3-3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -9 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -4 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | -1 |
| TEAM | | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | | 28 | 9-27 | 3-12 | 7-8 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 99 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
| 3rd Qtr | 5-16 | 31% | 0-4 | 00% | 1-2 | 50% |
| 4th Qtr | 4-11 | 36% | 3-8 | 38% | 6-6 | 100% |
|
| 2nd Half | 9-27 | 33% | 3-12 | 25% | 7-8 | 88% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Deadball Rebounds: 1,0
Last FG Half: WCU 4th-00:09
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points from (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 12 | 8 |
| Off Turns | 11 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance | 5 | 7 |
| Fast Break | 6 | 2 |
| Bench | 18 | 8 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Third Quarter Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 4 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 7 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 19 | 7-16 | 3-5 | 2-7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
|
| 2nd Half | 0-0 | 0% | 0-0 | 0% | 0-0 | 0% |
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Western Caro.
28
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -8 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 4 | 2-5 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -8 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -8 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 3 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -8 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -4 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 11 | 5-16 | 0-4 | 1-2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
|
| 2nd Half | 0-0 | 0% | 0-0 | 0% | 0-0 | 0% |
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 6 | 6 |
| Off Turns | 8 | 2 |
| 2nd Chance | 3 | 5 |
| Fast Break | 5 | 0 |
| Bench | 12 | 3 |
| Per Poss | 1.118
8/17 | 0.688
6/16 |
Official Play-By-Play
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Third Quarter
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 3
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 10:00 | | | | SUB OUT: PRICE, RILEY |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB OUT: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB IN: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB IN: PACK, GRACE |
| 10:00 | SUB OUT: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB OUT: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB OUT: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB IN: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB IN: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB IN: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 09:46 | MISSED 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 09:42 | REBOUND (OFF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 09:30 | MISSED JUMPER by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 09:29 | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM | | | |
| 09:11 | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 08:51 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 08:51 | STEAL by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 08:24 | GOOD! JUMPER by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-37 | V 3 | |
| 08:02 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:00 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:59 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:59 | BLOCK by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 07:51 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:51 | | 36-37 | V 1 | GOOD! JUMPER by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:44 | MISSED LAYUP by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 07:44 | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM | | | |
| 07:44 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:44 | | | | SUB OUT: PACK, GRACE |
| 07:44 | | | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 07:42 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:42 | | | | SUB OUT: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:42 | | | | SUB IN: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:32 | TURNOVER (TRAVEL) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 07:21 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:18 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:04 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 07:04 | STEAL by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:57 | GOOD! 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | 36-40 | V 4 | |
| 06:57 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 06:57 | MISSED FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:57 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 06:39 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by DIZON, ARY |
| 06:37 | REBOUND (DEF) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 06:32 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE [FB] | 36-42 | V 6 | |
| 06:24 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 06:24 | STEAL by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:20 | TURNOVER (OUTOFBOUNDS) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 06:20 | SUB OUT: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 06:20 | SUB IN: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 06:20 | | | | TIMEOUT 30SEC |
| 06:20 | | | | |
| 06:17 | SUB OUT: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 06:17 | SUB IN: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 05:52 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 05:50 | REBOUND (DEF) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 05:38 | MISSED 3PTR by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 05:35 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 05:19 | | 38-42 | V 4 | GOOD! JUMPER by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:48 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 04:48 | | | | |
| 04:48 | MISSED FT by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 04:48 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 04:48 | MISSED FT by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 04:48 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 04:27 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 04:25 | REBOUND (DEF) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 04:18 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 04:18 | MISSED FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 04:18 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 04:18 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 38-43 | V 5 | |
| 04:01 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:00 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:00 | SUB OUT: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 04:00 | SUB OUT: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 04:00 | SUB IN: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 04:00 | SUB IN: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 03:55 | | 40-43 | V 3 | GOOD! LAYUP by BURNETT, BETSEY [PNT] |
| 03:55 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:55 | | 41-43 | V 2 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:39 | MISSED LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:35 | REBOUND (OFF) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:28 | MISSED LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:26 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:25 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:19 | REBOUND (DEF) by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:15 | MISSED JUMPER by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 03:12 | REBOUND (OFF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 03:11 | GOOD! 3PTR by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 41-46 | V 5 | |
| 03:11 | ASSIST by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 02:50 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 02:50 | BLOCK by BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 02:50 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM |
| 02:50 | | | | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE |
| 02:50 | | | | SUB IN: PRICE, RILEY |
| 02:50 | SUB OUT: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 02:50 | SUB OUT: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 02:50 | SUB IN: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 02:50 | SUB IN: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 02:38 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 41-48 | V 7 | |
| 02:28 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:27 | REBOUND (DEF) by TEAM | | | |
| 02:13 | GOOD! 3PTR by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | 41-51 | V 10 | |
| 02:13 | ASSIST by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 02:09 | | | | TIMEOUT 30SEC |
| 01:54 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:54 | STEAL by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 01:47 | GOOD! LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA [FB] | 41-53 | V 12 | |
| 01:22 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 01:22 | | | | SUB OUT: PRICE, RILEY |
| 01:22 | | | | SUB IN: PACK, GRACE |
| 01:18 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:16 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 01:15 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 01:15 | STEAL by BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 01:11 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:11 | MISSED FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 01:11 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 01:11 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA [FB] | 41-54 | V 13 | |
| 01:11 | SUB OUT: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 01:11 | SUB OUT: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 01:11 | SUB IN: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 01:11 | SUB IN: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 00:55 | | 43-54 | V 11 | GOOD! LAYUP by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:55 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 00:55 | | | | SUB OUT: PACK, GRACE |
| 00:55 | | | | SUB IN: PRICE, RILEY |
| 00:55 | SUB OUT: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 00:55 | SUB IN: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:55 | | | | MISSED FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:55 | REBOUND (DEF) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 00:49 | TURNOVER (TRAVEL) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:29 | | 45-54 | V 9 | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 00:05 | MISSED LAYUP by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 00:01 | REBOUND (OFF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 00:01 | MISSED JUMPER by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 00:00 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
Samford 54,
Western Caro. 45
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 6 | 6 |
| Off Turns | 8 | 2 |
| 2nd Chance | 3 | 5 |
| Fast Break | 5 | 0 |
| Bench | 12 | 3 |
| Per Poss | 1.118
8/17 | 0.688
6/16 |
Official Box Score
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Fourth Quarter Statistics Only
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 01 | KNIGHT, JADA | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 03 | YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | G | 5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 10 | BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 11 | RIVERA, BRIANA | G | 6 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 44 | BOWMAN, EMILY | C | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 02 | BREWER, AVARY | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| 05 | MORRIS, FRANCIE | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -4 |
| 12 | BAGUDA, CARLA | F | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -1 |
| 20 | TARPLEY, ALYSSA | G | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
| 22 | GODBOLT, SIERRA | G | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -4 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 19 | 5-10 | 2-6 | 7-12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 49 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
|
| Game | 23-53 | 43.4% | 8-21 | 38.1% | 19-31 | 61.3% |
Western Caro.
17
| No. | Player | S | Pts | FG | 3FG | FT | OR | DR | TR | PF | A | TO | Blk | Stl | Min | +/- |
|---|
| 00 | BOWERS, CHRISTINA | G | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -2 |
| 04 | HUNTER, TAJ | G | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 05 | HOLLIFIELD, ALLY | G | 7 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -2 |
| 08 | DIZON, ARY | F | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -2 |
| 33 | PACK, GRACE | C | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -2 |
| 10 | BURNETT, BETSEY | G | 5 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -1 |
| 11 | PRICE, RILEY | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | ZIMMERMAN, JUSTICE | F | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | | 0 | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 17 | 4-11 | 3-8 | 6-6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 49 | |
Shooting By Period
| Period | FG | FG% | 3FG | 3FG% | FT | FT% |
|---|
|
| Game | 21-56 | 37.5% | 3-18 | 16.7% | 17-19 | 89.5% |
Game Notes:
Officials: Shawnie Smith, Alex Sheffield, Will Giles
Attendance: 622
Start Time: 02:02 PM ET
End Time: 04:09 PM ET
Game Duration: 2:07
Conference Game;
Western Caro. is the No. seed and
Samford is the No. seed in the
;
| Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | TOT |
|---|
| SAM | 13 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 73 |
| WCU | 18 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 62 |
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 6 | 2 |
| Off Turns | 3 | 2 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Break | 1 | 2 |
| Bench | 6 | 5 |
| Per Poss | 1.056
9/18 | 1.000
7/17 |
Official Play-By-Play
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Fourth Quarter
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 4
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 10:00 | | | | SUB OUT: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB OUT: PRICE, RILEY |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB IN: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 10:00 | | | | SUB IN: PACK, GRACE |
| 10:00 | SUB OUT: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 10:00 | SUB IN: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 09:52 | GOOD! 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 45-57 | V 12 | |
| 09:52 | ASSIST by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 09:34 | | | | MISSED JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 09:31 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 09:19 | | 47-57 | V 10 | GOOD! LAYUP by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 09:06 | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 08:49 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 08:46 | REBOUND (DEF) by TEAM | | | |
| 08:29 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:29 | | | | SUB OUT: HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:29 | | | | SUB IN: BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-58 | V 11 | |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-59 | V 12 | |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-60 | V 13 | |
| 07:58 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 07:55 | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 07:47 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 07:40 | TURNOVER (TRAVEL) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 07:26 | | | | MISSED LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:24 | REBOUND (DEF) by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 07:16 | GOOD! JUMPER by RIVERA, BRIANA [PNT] | 47-62 | V 15 | |
| 07:00 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by PACK, GRACE |
| 07:00 | STEAL by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 06:55 | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 06:55 | | | | STEAL by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 06:52 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 06:52 | SUB OUT: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 06:52 | SUB OUT: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 06:52 | SUB IN: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:52 | SUB IN: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 06:43 | | | | FOUL (OFF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 06:43 | | | | TURNOVER (OFFENSIVE) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 06:26 | MISSED 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 06:25 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 06:25 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:25 | SUB OUT: KNIGHT, JADA | | | |
| 06:25 | SUB IN: GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 06:15 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 06:15 | STEAL by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:06 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 47-64 | V 17 | |
| 06:06 | ASSIST by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 06:05 | | | | TIMEOUT 30SEC |
| 06:05 | | | | |
| 06:05 | SUB OUT: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 06:05 | SUB IN: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 05:59 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 05:54 | | | | TURNOVER (BADPASS) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 05:54 | STEAL by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 05:49 | MISSED LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 05:47 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 05:17 | | 50-64 | V 14 | GOOD! 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 05:17 | | | | ASSIST by PACK, GRACE |
| 05:00 | MISSED 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 04:55 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by PACK, GRACE |
| 04:44 | | 53-64 | V 11 | GOOD! 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:44 | | | | ASSIST by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 04:08 | GOOD! 3PTR by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | 53-67 | V 14 | |
| 04:08 | ASSIST by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:49 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB OUT: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB OUT: BAGUDA, CARLA | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB OUT: TARPLEY, ALYSSA | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB IN: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB IN: BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 03:49 | SUB IN: BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 03:49 | | 54-67 | V 13 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:49 | | 55-67 | V 12 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:46 | TURNOVER (TRAVEL) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 03:39 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 03:39 | SUB OUT: BREWER, AVARY | | | |
| 03:39 | SUB IN: YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 03:39 | | 56-67 | V 11 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:39 | | 57-67 | V 10 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:37 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:27 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 03:27 | MISSED FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | | | |
| 03:27 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 03:27 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 57-68 | V 11 | |
| 03:15 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by PACK, GRACE |
| 03:15 | STEAL by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 03:01 | MISSED 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | | | |
| 02:59 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by TEAM |
| 02:39 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:38 | | | | REBOUND (OFF) by TEAM |
| 02:29 | FOUL (PERSONAL) by MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 02:29 | | 58-68 | V 10 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 02:29 | | 59-68 | V 9 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 02:02 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 02:02 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 59-69 | V 10 | |
| 02:02 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 59-70 | V 11 | |
| 02:02 | SUB OUT: MORRIS, FRANCIE | | | |
| 02:02 | SUB IN: RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 01:37 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 01:34 | REBOUND (DEF) by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 01:19 | MISSED 3PTR by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 01:16 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:07 | | | | TURNOVER (LOSTBALL) by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:07 | STEAL by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 01:07 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:07 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA [FB] | 59-71 | V 12 | |
| 01:07 | MISSED FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | | | |
| 01:07 | REBOUND (OFF) by BLANKENSHIP, AUBREY | | | |
| 00:45 | GOOD! LAYUP by BOWMAN, EMILY | 59-73 | V 14 | |
| 00:45 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by PACK, GRACE |
| 00:45 | MISSED FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 00:45 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:32 | | | | MISSED 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:29 | REBOUND (DEF) by TEAM | | | |
| 00:29 | | | | FOUL (PERSONAL) by DIZON, ARY |
| 00:29 | MISSED FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 00:29 | REBOUND (DEADB) by TEAM | | | |
| 00:29 | MISSED FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | | | |
| 00:29 | | | | REBOUND (DEF) by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 00:09 | | 62-73 | V 11 | GOOD! 3PTR by PACK, GRACE |
| 00:09 | | | | ASSIST by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
Samford 73,
Western Caro. 62
| Points (This Period) | SAM | WCU |
|---|
| In the Paint | 6 | 2 |
| Off Turns | 3 | 2 |
| 2nd Chance | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Break | 1 | 2 |
| Bench | 6 | 5 |
| Per Poss | 1.056
9/18 | 1.000
7/17 |
Official Scoring/Possession Reference Chart
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 1
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 1
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 09:53 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 0-2 | V 2 | |
| 08:32 | | 2-2 | T | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:32 | | 3-2 | H 1 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 08:08 | | 5-2 | H 3 | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 07:42 | | 7-2 | H 5 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 07:11 | | 9-2 | H 7 | GOOD! JUMPER by PACK, GRACE |
| 06:42 | | 11-2 | H 9 | GOOD! JUMPER by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 04:57 | GOOD! 3PTR by MORRIS, FRANCIE [FB] | 11-5 | H 6 | |
| 03:38 | | 12-5 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:38 | | 13-5 | H 8 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 02:32 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 13-7 | H 6 | |
| 02:11 | | 14-7 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 01:37 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 14-9 | H 5 | |
| 01:30 | | 16-9 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY [FB] |
| 01:13 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 16-10 | H 6 | |
| 01:13 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 16-11 | H 5 | |
| 00:48 | | 18-11 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 00:31 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 18-13 | H 5 | |
Samford 13,
Western Caro. 18
Official Scoring/Possession Reference Chart
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 2
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 2
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 09:09 | | 20-13 | H 7 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 08:54 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | 20-14 | H 6 | |
| 08:54 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY | 20-15 | H 5 | |
| 08:03 | | 21-15 | H 6 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 08:03 | | 22-15 | H 7 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 07:38 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 22-16 | H 6 | |
| 07:38 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 22-17 | H 5 | |
| 07:17 | | 24-17 | H 7 | GOOD! JUMPER by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 06:10 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 24-19 | H 5 | |
| 05:45 | GOOD! FT by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 24-20 | H 4 | |
| 04:50 | | 26-20 | H 6 | GOOD! LAYUP by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 04:41 | GOOD! 3PTR by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 26-23 | H 3 | |
| 03:29 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 26-25 | H 1 | |
| 03:08 | | 27-25 | H 2 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 03:08 | | 28-25 | H 3 | GOOD! FT by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 02:20 | GOOD! FT by BOWMAN, EMILY [FB] | 28-26 | H 2 | |
| 02:09 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 28-28 | T | |
| 01:58 | | 30-28 | H 2 | GOOD! LAYUP by DIZON, ARY |
| 01:44 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 30-30 | T | |
| 01:29 | | 32-30 | H 2 | GOOD! JUMPER by HUNTER, TAJ |
| 01:16 | GOOD! 3PTR by BREWER, AVARY | 32-33 | V 1 | |
| 01:02 | | 33-33 | T | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 01:02 | | 34-33 | H 1 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:31 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-34 | T | |
| 00:31 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-35 | V 1 | |
Samford 35,
Western Caro. 34
Official Scoring/Possession Reference Chart
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 3
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 3
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 08:24 | GOOD! JUMPER by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 34-37 | V 3 | |
| 07:51 | | 36-37 | V 1 | GOOD! JUMPER by DIZON, ARY |
| 06:57 | GOOD! 3PTR by RIVERA, BRIANA | 36-40 | V 4 | |
| 06:32 | GOOD! LAYUP by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE [FB] | 36-42 | V 6 | |
| 05:19 | | 38-42 | V 4 | GOOD! JUMPER by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:18 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 38-43 | V 5 | |
| 03:55 | | 40-43 | V 3 | GOOD! LAYUP by BURNETT, BETSEY [PNT] |
| 03:55 | | 41-43 | V 2 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:11 | GOOD! 3PTR by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 41-46 | V 5 | |
| 02:38 | GOOD! LAYUP by MORRIS, FRANCIE | 41-48 | V 7 | |
| 02:13 | GOOD! 3PTR by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | 41-51 | V 10 | |
| 01:47 | GOOD! LAYUP by GODBOLT, SIERRA [FB] | 41-53 | V 12 | |
| 01:11 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA [FB] | 41-54 | V 13 | |
| 00:55 | | 43-54 | V 11 | GOOD! LAYUP by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 00:29 | | 45-54 | V 9 | GOOD! JUMPER by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
Samford 54,
Western Caro. 45
Official Scoring/Possession Reference Chart
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 4
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
Period 4
Starters:
Samford: 1 KNIGHT,JADA (G); 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE (G); 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY (F); 11 RIVERA,BRIANA (G); 44 BOWMAN,EMILY (C);
Western Caro.: 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA (G); 4 HUNTER,TAJ (G); 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY (G); 8 DIZON,ARY (F); 33 PACK,GRACE (C);
| Time | VISITORS: Samford | Score | Margin | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 09:52 | GOOD! 3PTR by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 45-57 | V 12 | |
| 09:19 | | 47-57 | V 10 | GOOD! LAYUP by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-58 | V 11 | |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-59 | V 12 | |
| 08:29 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA | 47-60 | V 13 | |
| 07:16 | GOOD! JUMPER by RIVERA, BRIANA [PNT] | 47-62 | V 15 | |
| 06:06 | GOOD! LAYUP by BAGUDA, CARLA | 47-64 | V 17 | |
| 05:17 | | 50-64 | V 14 | GOOD! 3PTR by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 04:44 | | 53-64 | V 11 | GOOD! 3PTR by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY |
| 04:08 | GOOD! 3PTR by TARPLEY, ALYSSA | 53-67 | V 14 | |
| 03:49 | | 54-67 | V 13 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:49 | | 55-67 | V 12 | GOOD! FT by BURNETT, BETSEY |
| 03:39 | | 56-67 | V 11 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:39 | | 57-67 | V 10 | GOOD! FT by HOLLIFIELD, ALLY [FB] |
| 03:27 | GOOD! FT by GODBOLT, SIERRA | 57-68 | V 11 | |
| 02:29 | | 58-68 | V 10 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 02:29 | | 59-68 | V 9 | GOOD! FT by BOWERS, CHRISTINA |
| 02:02 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 59-69 | V 10 | |
| 02:02 | GOOD! FT by YARBROUGH, KAYLEE | 59-70 | V 11 | |
| 01:07 | GOOD! FT by RIVERA, BRIANA [FB] | 59-71 | V 12 | |
| 00:45 | GOOD! LAYUP by BOWMAN, EMILY | 59-73 | V 14 | |
| 00:09 | | 62-73 | V 11 | GOOD! 3PTR by PACK, GRACE |
Samford 73,
Western Caro. 62
Official Substitutions Log
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 1
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| VISITORS: Samford | Time | Score | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 1 KNIGHT,JADA | | | 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | | | 4 HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | | | 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | | | 8 DIZON,ARY |
| 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | | | 33 PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 06:41 | 2-11 | |
| SUB OUT: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 06:41 | | |
| SUB OUT: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 06:41 | | |
| SUB IN: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 06:41 | | |
| SUB IN: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 06:41 | | |
| SUB IN: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 06:41 | | |
| 04:36 | 5-11 | SUB OUT: PACK,GRACE |
| 04:36 | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| SUB OUT: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 04:36 | | |
| SUB IN: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 04:36 | | |
| 03:38 | 5-11 | SUB OUT: BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| 03:38 | | SUB OUT: DIZON,ARY |
| 03:38 | | SUB IN: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| 03:38 | | SUB IN: PRICE,RILEY |
| SUB OUT: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 03:38 | | |
| SUB OUT: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 03:38 | | |
| SUB IN: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 03:38 | | |
| SUB IN: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 03:38 | | |
| 02:11 | 7-13 | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| 02:11 | | SUB IN: DIZON,ARY |
| 02:11 | | SUB OUT: PRICE,RILEY |
| 02:11 | | SUB IN: PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 02:11 | | |
| SUB IN: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 02:11 | | |
| 01:13 | 9-16 | SUB OUT: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 01:13 | | SUB IN: BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| SUB OUT: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 01:13 | | |
| SUB OUT: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 01:13 | | |
| SUB IN: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 01:13 | | |
| SUB IN: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 01:13 | | |
Samford 13,
Western Caro. 18
Official Substitutions Log
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 2
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| VISITORS: Samford | Time | Score | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 1 KNIGHT,JADA | | | 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | | | 4 HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | | | 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | | | 8 DIZON,ARY |
| 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | | | 33 PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 10:00 | - | |
| SUB IN: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 10:00 | | |
| 09:31 | - | SUB OUT: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| 09:31 | | SUB IN: HUNTER,TAJ |
| SUB OUT: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 08:54 | 13-20 | |
| SUB IN: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 08:54 | | |
| SUB OUT: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 08:54 | | |
| SUB IN: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 08:54 | | |
| SUB OUT: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 08:03 | 15-20 | |
| SUB IN: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 08:03 | | |
| 07:49 | 15-22 | SUB OUT: HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| 07:49 | | SUB IN: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| SUB OUT: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 07:02 | 17-24 | |
| SUB IN: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 07:02 | | |
| 05:45 | 19-24 | SUB OUT: PACK,GRACE |
| 05:45 | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| 04:20 | 23-26 | SUB OUT: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| 04:20 | | SUB IN: HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| SUB OUT: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 03:08 | 25-26 | |
| SUB OUT: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 03:08 | | |
| SUB IN: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 03:08 | | |
| SUB IN: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 03:08 | | |
| SUB OUT: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 02:20 | 26-28 | |
| SUB IN: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 02:20 | | |
| 01:02 | 33-32 | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| 01:02 | | SUB IN: PRICE,RILEY |
| SUB OUT: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 01:02 | | |
| SUB OUT: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 01:02 | | |
| SUB IN: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 01:02 | | |
| SUB IN: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 01:02 | | |
| 00:34 | 33-34 | SUB OUT: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 00:34 | | SUB IN: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| SUB OUT: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 00:34 | | |
| SUB IN: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 00:34 | | |
Samford 35,
Western Caro. 34
Official Substitutions Log
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 3
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| VISITORS: Samford | Time | Score | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 1 KNIGHT,JADA | | | 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | | | 4 HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | | | 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | | | 8 DIZON,ARY |
| 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | | | 33 PACK,GRACE |
| 10:00 | - | SUB OUT: PRICE,RILEY |
| 10:00 | | SUB OUT: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| 10:00 | | SUB IN: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10:00 | | SUB IN: PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 10:00 | | |
| SUB OUT: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 10:00 | | |
| SUB OUT: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 10:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 10:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 10:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 10:00 | | |
| 07:44 | 37-36 | SUB OUT: PACK,GRACE |
| 07:44 | | SUB IN: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| 07:42 | 37-36 | SUB OUT: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 07:42 | | SUB IN: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| SUB OUT: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 06:20 | 42-36 | |
| SUB IN: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 06:20 | | |
| SUB OUT: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 06:17 | 42-36 | |
| SUB IN: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 06:17 | | |
| SUB OUT: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 04:00 | 43-38 | |
| SUB OUT: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 04:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 04:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 04:00 | | |
| 02:50 | 46-41 | SUB OUT: ZIMMERMAN,JUSTICE |
| 02:50 | | SUB IN: PRICE,RILEY |
| SUB OUT: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 02:50 | | |
| SUB OUT: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 02:50 | | |
| SUB IN: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 02:50 | | |
| SUB IN: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 02:50 | | |
| 01:22 | 53-41 | SUB OUT: PRICE,RILEY |
| 01:22 | | SUB IN: PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 01:11 | 54-41 | |
| SUB OUT: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 01:11 | | |
| SUB IN: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 01:11 | | |
| SUB IN: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 01:11 | | |
| 00:55 | 54-43 | SUB OUT: PACK,GRACE |
| 00:55 | | SUB IN: PRICE,RILEY |
| SUB OUT: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 00:55 | | |
| SUB IN: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 00:55 | | |
Samford 54,
Western Caro. 45
Official Substitutions Log
() Samford vs
() Western Caro.
Period 4
January 10, 2026 at Liston B. Ramsey Center - Cullowhee
| VISITORS: Samford | Time | Score | HOME: Western Caro. |
|---|
| 1 KNIGHT,JADA | | | 0 BOWERS,CHRISTINA |
| 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | | | 4 HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | | | 5 HOLLIFIELD,ALLY |
| 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | | | 8 DIZON,ARY |
| 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | | | 33 PACK,GRACE |
| 10:00 | - | SUB OUT: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| 10:00 | | SUB OUT: PRICE,RILEY |
| 10:00 | | SUB IN: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 10:00 | | SUB IN: PACK,GRACE |
| SUB OUT: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 10:00 | | |
| SUB IN: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 10:00 | | |
| 08:29 | 57-47 | SUB OUT: HUNTER,TAJ |
| 08:29 | | SUB IN: BURNETT,BETSEY |
| SUB OUT: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 06:52 | 62-47 | |
| SUB OUT: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 06:52 | | |
| SUB IN: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 06:52 | | |
| SUB IN: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 06:52 | | |
| SUB OUT: 1 KNIGHT,JADA | 06:25 | 62-47 | |
| SUB IN: 22 GODBOLT,SIERRA | 06:25 | | |
| SUB OUT: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 06:05 | 64-47 | |
| SUB IN: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 06:05 | | |
| SUB OUT: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 03:49 | 67-53 | |
| SUB OUT: 12 BAGUDA,CARLA | 03:49 | | |
| SUB OUT: 20 TARPLEY,ALYSSA | 03:49 | | |
| SUB IN: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 03:49 | | |
| SUB IN: 10 BLANKENSHIP,AUBREY | 03:49 | | |
| SUB IN: 44 BOWMAN,EMILY | 03:49 | | |
| SUB OUT: 2 BREWER,AVARY | 03:39 | 67-55 | |
| SUB IN: 3 YARBROUGH,KAYLEE | 03:39 | | |
| SUB OUT: 5 MORRIS,FRANCIE | 02:02 | 70-59 | |
| SUB IN: 11 RIVERA,BRIANA | 02:02 | | |
Samford 73,
Western Caro. 62