Chattanooga Mocs Defeat Samford Bulldogs 88-79
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · McKenzie Arena
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Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs?
Chattanooga Mocs beat Samford Bulldogs 88-79 at McKenzie Arena on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Samford Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs?
Chattanooga Mocs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Chattanooga Mocs secured a victory over the Samford Bulldogs with a final score of 88-79 at McKenzie Arena. This win marks an important moment for the Mocs, who have struggled recently but managed to turn the tide against a fellow Southern Conference opponent. The Mocs improved their record to 8-10, while the Bulldogs fell to 9-9.
Chattanooga entered the game with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, suffering a three-game losing streak prior to this victory. They averaged 77.1 points scored and allowed 72.0 points during that stretch. Their last five games showcased a record of 1-4, with an average of 69.4 points scored and 75.8 points allowed. The Mocs had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games leading into this fixture.
On the other hand, Samford came into this game with a more favorable recent form, boasting a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak. They averaged 77.8 points scored and allowed 73.0 points during this period. The Bulldogs had a strong last five games, recording a 4-1 record with an impressive average of 86.6 points scored and only 64.8 points allowed. Their away record was 2-4, indicating some challenges on the road.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning once. Samford won their last meeting on February 13, 2025, with a score of 82-68, while Chattanooga had previously lost to Samford 69-73 on January 24, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which likely contributed to the competitive nature of the fixture. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Chattanooga favored with a spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -120. Samford was positioned at a moneyline of +100, with a total set at 148.5 points, indicating an expected high-scoring game.
The conditions at McKenzie Arena were conducive for basketball, with both teams taking advantage of the home court for Chattanooga. The Mocs' ability to score efficiently was evident as they managed to maintain a lead throughout the game, particularly in the second half.
Key plays in the second half included multiple free throws made by Jadin Booth and Jordan Frison, who contributed crucial points to seal the victory for the Mocs. Frison's three-point jumper and driving layup were significant moments that helped extend Chattanooga's lead.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Chattanooga Mocs as they bounced back from a tough streak, while the Samford Bulldogs will look to regroup and address their road performance as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTC -1.5 | 148.5 o -108 / u -112 | Samford Bulldogs +100 · Chattanooga Mocs -120 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Frison16Chattanooga Mocs
- AssistsJordan Frison6Chattanooga Mocs
- ReboundsTeddy Washington Jr.5Chattanooga Mocs
- PointsDylan Faulkner24Samford Bulldogs
- AssistsKeaton Norris6Samford Bulldogs
- ReboundsJadin Booth6Samford Bulldogs
Recent form
Chattanooga Mocs
Last 10: 3-7Streak L377.1 scored · 72 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L67-78vs Furman PaladinsJan 7
- L71-79at VMI KeydetsJan 3
- L72-77at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 1
- W73-66at Alabama A&M BulldogsDec 21
- L64-79at Bellarmine KnightsDec 18
- L78-92at Auburn TigersDec 13
- W103-46vs Oakwood AmbassadorsDec 10
- L70-74vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 6
- L64-70vs Tennessee State TigersNov 30
- W109-59vs Tennessee Wesleyan BulldogsNov 28
Samford Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.8 scored · 73 allowed per game2-4 away
- W82-77vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 8
- L82-89at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 3
- W78-58at VMI KeydetsJan 1
- W85-49vs Reinhardt EaglesDec 19
- W106-51vs Bryan LionsDec 15
- W93-90vs Cornell Big RedDec 8
- L57-83at VCU RamsDec 6
- L45-89at Utah Valley WolverinesNov 26
- W78-63at Georgia State PanthersNov 25
- L72-81at New Mexico State AggiesNov 22
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Samford Bulldogs | Chattanooga Mocs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-54 | 29-61 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 42 |
| Free throws | 22-36 | 22-24 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 30 |
| Assists | 16 | 16 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 3 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 38 |
| Fouls | 17 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-61Dylan Faulkner makes layup (Jadin Booth assists)
- 2nd Half50-62Jikari Johnson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half50-63Jikari Johnson makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half50-64Jikari Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-65Jikari Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-65Jadin Booth makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half52-65Jadin Booth makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half53-65Jadin Booth makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half54-65Cade Norris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-66Brennan Watkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-67Brennan Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-67Dylan Faulkner makes layup
- 2nd Half59-67Jadin Booth makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kam Martin assists)
- 2nd Half59-68Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-69Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Isaiah Campbell-Finch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Isaiah Campbell-Finch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-71Billy Smith makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half62-71Dylan Faulkner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Dylan Faulkner makes driving layup (Keaton Norris assists)
- 2nd Half64-73Teddy Washington Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-73Jadin Booth makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Faulkner assists)
- 2nd Half67-75Jikari Johnson makes layup (Tate Darner assists)
- 2nd Half69-75Dylan Faulkner makes layup (Keaton Norris assists)
- 2nd Half69-76Jikari Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-77Jikari Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-77Keaton Norris makes layup (Dylan Faulkner assists)
- 2nd Half71-79Jordan Frison makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-79Dylan Faulkner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-79Dylan Faulkner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-81Jordan Frison makes driving layup
- 2nd Half75-81Dylan Faulkner makes layup (Cade Norris assists)
- 2nd Half76-81Jadin Booth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-81Jadin Booth makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-84Jordan Frison makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half79-84Isaiah Campbell-Finch makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-85Brennan Watkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-86Brennan Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-87Jordan Frison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-88Jordan Frison makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chattanooga Mocs, below favours Samford Bulldogs.
Venue
- McKenzie ArenaChattanooga, TN
- Attendance4312
- OfficialsDan Powers, Bryan Washer, Kyle Stewart
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