Briana Rivera had 12 points, and the Samford Bulldogs beat the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 50-40 on Monday at Pete Hanna Center.
The Bulldogs led by as many as 14 points. It was 32-31 after three quarters, and 42-31 with six minutes left. A 17-0 run in the third quarter proved decisive.
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For Samford, Briana Rivera finished with 12 points, Francie Morris added nine points and four rebounds, while Makayla Roberson chipped in eight points and three assists.
For UNC Asheville, LaNicia Parker finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds, a double-double, and Niyonna Asbelle added eight points and nine rebounds.
The Bulldogs improved to 2-1. The Bulldogs fell to 2-1.
The Bulldogs sit first in the SoCon. Samford is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home. The Bulldogs are first in the Big South. UNC Asheville is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road.
The Bulldogs are back in action when they visit the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are back in action when they host the Western Carolina Catamounts on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
