Southern vs Samford Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - NCAA Tournament First Four - Bleacher Nation

Southern and Samford compete in a First Four NCAA tournament game Thursday evening at Colonial Life Arena. Southern enters with a 19-13 record and strong defensive metrics, allowing 59.1 points per game while averaging 61.9 points, maintaining a +90 scoring differential. Samford holds a 16-18 record and struggles offensively, averaging 60.2 points while surrendering 64.7 per game with a -152 scoring differential. Southern's recent 73-56 victory over Alabama State featured balanced scoring from Zaria Hurston and Olivia Delancy. Samford's latest win against Chattanooga showcased Kaylee Yarbrough's dominant 25-point performance with efficient shooting.

"Southern averages 61.9 points per game (258th in college basketball) while allowing 59.1 per outing (56th in college basketball). It has a +90 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 2.8 points per game."

"Samford is being outscored by 4.5 points per game, with a -152 scoring differential overall. It puts up 60.2 points per game (286th in college basketball), and gives up 64.7 per contest (188th in college basketball)."

"Southern earned a 73-56 victory versus Alabama State in their last outing. The squad was led by Zaria Hurston's 13 points and Olivia Delancy's 12 points."

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