Samford Bulldogs Defeat Citadel Bulldogs 78-75

Cade Norris scores 19 points to lead Samford to their sixth straight victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Samford Bulldogs defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 78-75 in a Southern Conference matchup on Thursday. Cade Norris led Samford with 19 points, while Jadin Booth and Zion Wilburn each added 18 points. Braxton Williams scored 22 points for Citadel in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This victory extends Samford's winning streak to six games, solidifying their position in the Southern Conference standings. The loss drops Citadel to 9-19 on the season, further challenging their chances of making the postseason.

The details

Samford shot 7 for 9 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range. Citadel was led by Braxton Williams' 22 points, while Sola Adebisi contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Cade Norris

A player for the Samford Bulldogs who scored 19 points in the victory.

Jadin Booth

A player for the Samford Bulldogs who scored 18 points in the victory.

Zion Wilburn

A player for the Samford Bulldogs who scored 18 points in the victory.

Braxton Williams

A player for the Citadel Bulldogs who scored 22 points in the losing effort.

Sola Adebisi

A player for the Citadel Bulldogs who contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

Samford's sixth consecutive victory demonstrates their strong performance in the Southern Conference, while Citadel's loss further challenges their postseason aspirations.