Arkansas Razorbacks Edge Samford Bulldogs 79-75
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Bud Walton Arena
Arkansas Razorbacks 79, Samford Bulldogs 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks?
Arkansas Razorbacks beat Samford Bulldogs 79-75 at Bud Walton Arena on November 14, 2025.
The Arkansas Razorbacks secured a narrow victory against the Samford Bulldogs, finishing the game with a score of 79-75 at Bud Walton Arena. This matchup showcased the Razorbacks' strong home performance, as they improved their home record to 4-1, while the Bulldogs fell to 2-3 on the road.
In the lead-up to this game, Arkansas had demonstrated solid form, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a recent win against the Central Arkansas Bears, where they dominated with a score of 93-56. The Razorbacks have been particularly effective at home, maintaining an undefeated record of 6-0 in their home games this season. In contrast, Samford's recent form has been mixed, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games and a streak of two consecutive wins leading into this matchup. Their last game was a close contest against the Texas Southern Tigers, which they won 93-90.
Arkansas has averaged 83.4 points per game while allowing 76.0 points in their last ten outings, indicating a high-scoring style of play. Their last five games reflected a scoring average of 84.0 points, with an average of 70.6 points allowed. Samford, on the other hand, has averaged 82.9 points scored and 83.5 points allowed in their recent ten-game stretch, with their last five games showing an average of 85.0 points scored but a concerning 90.0 points allowed.
The Razorbacks' ability to perform at home has been a significant factor in their success, while the Bulldogs have struggled on the road, holding a 3-2 record away from home. This game was crucial for both teams, as they sought to establish momentum early in the season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but it is an important aspect that often influences game outcomes.
The betting market indicated a strong confidence in the Razorbacks, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their favored status in this matchup. The conditions in Bud Walton Arena were likely conducive to a high-energy game, with the home crowd supporting the Razorbacks.
As the game unfolded, several key moments defined the outcome. In the second half, Trevon Brazile made a crucial free throw to extend Arkansas's lead. Jadin Booth responded for Samford with a three-point jumper, narrowing the gap. D.J. Wagner contributed significantly for Arkansas, making multiple free throws in the closing moments, while Keaton Norris and Darius Acuff Jr. also added to the scoreboard with free throws, cementing the Razorbacks' lead.
The final scoring plays included Cade Norris hitting a three-point jumper for Samford, which brought the score to 75-79 in the final moments. However, the Razorbacks held on to secure the victory, demonstrating their resilience in a tightly contested game.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the Razorbacks' strength at home and their ability to perform under pressure, while the Bulldogs showed promise with their recent form but ultimately fell short in a challenging environment.
Leaders
- PointsDarius Acuff Jr.20Arkansas Razorbacks
- AssistsDarius Acuff Jr.5Arkansas Razorbacks
- ReboundsMeleek Thomas8Arkansas Razorbacks
- PointsCade Norris15Samford Bulldogs
- AssistsKeaton Norris5Samford Bulldogs
- ReboundsCade Norris6Samford Bulldogs
Recent form
Arkansas Razorbacks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.4 scored · 76 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W93-56vs Central Arkansas BearsNov 12
- L66-69at Michigan State SpartansNov 9
- W109-77vs Southern JaguarsNov 4
- L80-83at Ole Miss RebelsMar 13
- W72-68vs South Carolina GamecocksMar 12
- W93-92vs Mississippi State BulldogsMar 8
- W90-77at Vanderbilt CommodoresMar 5
- L53-72at South Carolina GamecocksMar 1
- W86-81vs Texas LonghornsFeb 27
- W92-85vs Missouri TigersFeb 23
Samford Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak W282.9 scored · 83.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- W93-90at Texas Southern TigersNov 13
- W82-72vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 8
- L72-85at Tulane Green WaveNov 4
- L78-95vs Furman PaladinsMar 9
- L100-108at UNC Greensboro SpartansMar 1
- W95-83at VMI KeydetsFeb 27
- W93-72vs Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 22
- L72-80vs Furman PaladinsFeb 20
- W76-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 15
- L68-82vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Samford Bulldogs | Arkansas Razorbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-68 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 10-29 | 6-17 |
| Three-point % | 34 | 35 |
| Free throws | 9-10 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 29 |
| Assists | 17 | 13 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 40 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-46Jadin Booth made Layup. Assisted by Cade Norris.
- 2nd Half40-46Cade Norris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
- 2nd Half40-48Meleek Thomas made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-48Dylan Faulkner made Dunk. Assisted by Jadin Booth.
- 2nd Half44-48Dylan Faulkner made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-48Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-48Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-50Billy Richmond III made Jumper. Assisted by Darius Acuff Jr..
- 2nd Half46-52Darius Acuff Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-54Billy Richmond III made Layup. Assisted by D.J. Wagner.
- 2nd Half48-54Keaton Norris made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-57Darius Acuff Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Meleek Thomas.
- 2nd Half49-57Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-57Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-57Zion Wilburn made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-57Zion Wilburn made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-59Trevon Brazile made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-61D.J. Wagner made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-63Karter Knox made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-65Billy Richmond III made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-67Trevon Brazile made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-68Meleek Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-69Meleek Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-69Cade Norris made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-69Keaton Norris made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-71Darius Acuff Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-71Dylan Faulkner made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-73Meleek Thomas made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-73Jaxon Pollard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Martin.
- 2nd Half65-73Dylan Faulkner made Dunk. Assisted by Cade Norris.
- 2nd Half65-75Darius Acuff Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-75Jaxon Pollard made Layup. Assisted by Kam Martin.
- 2nd Half67-76Trevon Brazile made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-76Jadin Booth made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
- 2nd Half70-77D.J. Wagner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-78D.J. Wagner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-78Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-78Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-79Darius Acuff Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-79Cade Norris made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas Razorbacks, below favours Samford Bulldogs.
Venue
- Bud Walton ArenaFayetteville, AR
- Attendance19200
- OfficialsDoug Shows, Josue Nieves, Matt Jarman
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