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Wright State Pulls Away From Samford for 90-66 Victory
By Piper Rampage
Photo: Daniel Peterson / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Wright State stayed perfect with a 90-66 victory over Samford on Nov. 13 at Pete Hanna Center. The Raiders improved to 4-0, while Samford fell to 1-2.
Wright State led 40-34 at halftime before scoring 50 points in the second half. Samford scored 32 points after the break, and the Raiders pulled away to secure the road win.
Ilija Milijasevic led Wright State with 17 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Kellen Pickett added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Andrea Holden contributed 14 points and seven rebounds.
The balanced effort gave Wright State three players in double figures and helped the Raiders maintain control after taking the lead into halftime. Pickett’s six assists highlighted a productive night as a scorer and facilitator.
Samford was led by Will Shaver, who scored 15 points and blocked three shots. Cooper Noard added 10 points for the Bulldogs.
The loss dropped Samford to 1-2, while Wright State’s 4-0 start continued with the 24-point road victory.
Piper Rampage
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