NCAAB · Final/OT

Bulldogs Edge Tigers in Overtime Thriller

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · H&PE Arena

Samford Bulldogs 93, Texas Southern Tigers 90, 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 Texas Southern Tigers?

Samford Bulldogs beat Texas Southern Tigers 93-90 at H&PE Arena on November 12, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Samford Bulldogs triumphed over the Texas Southern Tigers with a final score of 93-90 after overtime. This game, held at the H&PE Arena, showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, particularly as the Bulldogs managed to secure their third win of the season.

The Texas Southern Tigers entered the game struggling, with a record of 0-3 for the season and having lost their last three games. Their recent form has been concerning, as they averaged 68.3 points scored while allowing 70.0 points against in their last ten games. Their last outing before this match was a heavy defeat against the Texas A&M Aggies, where they lost 70-104. In contrast, the Samford Bulldogs came into this game with a record of 2-1, looking to build on their recent success. They had won their last game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 82-72, and averaged 79.5 points scored while allowing 81.1 points in their last ten games.

Home court advantage has not been favorable for the Tigers this season, as they have a home record of 0-3, while the Bulldogs have performed moderately well away, holding a record of 2-3 in away games. In their previous meeting earlier in the season, the Bulldogs had also bested the Tigers, winning 97-82.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, which could have impacted team strategies and performance. However, the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such close games.

The betting market had set the odds with a clear indication of the Bulldogs' favor, reflecting their stronger start to the season. The odds attributed to this matchup suggest that the Bulldogs were the expected favorites, though the specifics of those odds are not detailed in the provided facts.

The conditions for the game were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus purely on their gameplay. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle that culminated in overtime, highlighting the resilience and determination of both squads.

In overtime, the scoring plays were crucial, with Keaton Norris and Jadin Booth contributing significantly to the Bulldogs' final tally through free throws. The final moments saw Cade Norris and Zaire Hayes also making critical plays, with Hayes sinking a three-point jumper that kept the game exciting until the end.

Ultimately, the Bulldogs' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in overtime proved decisive, allowing them to secure the victory and improve their season record to 3-1, while the Tigers remained winless at 0-4. This matchup not only showcased the competitive nature of college basketball but also set the stage for future encounters between these two teams.

Leaders

PointsTroy Hupstead25Texas Southern Tigers
AssistsJaylen Wysinger2Texas Southern Tigers
ReboundsDuane Posey11Texas Southern Tigers
PointsJadin Booth23Samford Bulldogs
AssistsKeaton Norris5Samford Bulldogs
ReboundsJadin Booth9Samford Bulldogs

Recent form

Texas Southern Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L368.3 scored · 70 allowed per game2-1 at home

L70-104at Texas A&M AggiesNov 7
L43-98at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 4
L79-84vs Alabama State HornetsMar 13
W80-68at Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 8
W75-59at Alcorn State BravesMar 4
L52-67at Jackson State TigersMar 1
W81-56vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 25
W79-38vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 22
L57-66at Southern JaguarsFeb 18
W67-60at Grambling TigersFeb 15

Samford Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak W179.5 scored · 81.1 allowed per game2-3 away

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
L59-66at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 8

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
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16

Box score

Stat	Samford Bulldogs	Texas Southern Tigers
Field goals	26-57	33-65
Field goal %	46	51
Three-pointers	11-31	10-15
Three-point %	35	67
Free throws	30-44	14-21
Free throw %	68	67
Rebounds	40	38
Offensive rebounds	8	6
Defensive rebounds	32	32
Assists	9	7
Steals	3	3
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	10	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	11
Fast-break points	13	13
Points in the paint	28	34
Fouls	16	29
Largest lead	5	8

How the scoring went

2nd Half58-62Troy Hupstead made Layup.
2nd Half60-62Isaiah Campbell-Finch made Layup. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half61-62Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-62Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-62Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-63Josh Akpovwa made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-64Josh Akpovwa made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-64Isaiah Campbell-Finch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Will Shaver.
2nd Half66-65Zaire Hayes made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-66Zaire Hayes made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-66Isaiah Campbell-Finch made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-68Josh Akpovwa made Layup. Assisted by Alex Anderson.
2nd Half67-70Duane Posey made Layup.
2nd Half67-71Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-71Cade Norris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half72-71Isaiah Campbell-Finch made Layup.
2nd Half72-73Duane Posey made Dunk. Assisted by Zaire Hayes.
2nd Half72-74Duane Posey made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-74Keaton Norris made Layup.
2nd Half75-74Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-75Duane Posey made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-76Duane Posey made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-76Isaiah Campbell-Finch made Layup.
2nd Half77-77Troy Hupstead made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-77Dylan Faulkner made Layup. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half79-79Troy Hupstead made Jumper.
2nd Half79-82Jaylen Wysinger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Troy Hupstead.
2nd Half82-82Keaton Norris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Campbell-Finch.
OT82-85Troy Hupstead made Three Point Jumper.
OT82-87Duane Posey made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Wysinger.
OT85-87Keaton Norris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cade Norris.
OT86-87Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
OT87-87Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
OT88-87Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
OT89-87Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
OT90-87Cade Norris made Free Throw.
OT91-87Cade Norris made Free Throw.
OT92-87Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
OT92-90Zaire Hayes made Three Point Jumper.
OT93-90Jadin Booth made Free Throw.