The Samford Bulldogs (11-3, 1-0 SoCon) travel in SoCon play versus the Western Carolina Catamounts (4-8, 0-1 SoCon) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET.

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Samford vs. Western Carolina Game Info

• When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Ramsey Regional Activity Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Samford Stats Insights

• The Bulldogs make 47.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than the Catamounts have allowed to their opponents (43.6%).
• In games Samford shoots higher than 43.6% from the field, it is 10-1 overall.
• The Bulldogs are the 198th-ranked rebounding team in the country, the Catamounts sit at 42nd.
• The Bulldogs score 11.5 more points per game (88.8) than the Catamounts allow (77.3).
• When Samford puts up more than 77.3 points, it is 10-1.

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Western Carolina Stats Insights

• The Catamounts’ 39.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is five percentage points lower than the Bulldogs have allowed to their opponents (44.9%).
• Western Carolina is 3-0 when it shoots higher than 44.9% from the field.
• The Catamounts are the 42nd-ranked rebounding team in the country, the Bulldogs sit at 53rd.
• The Catamounts’ 69.3 points per game are seven fewer points than the 76.3 the Bulldogs give up.
• When Western Carolina allows fewer than 88.8 points, it is 4-5.

Samford Home & Away Comparison

• Samford puts up 92 points per game at home, compared to 84.5 points per game on the road, a difference of 7.5 points per contest.
• In home games, the Bulldogs are surrendering 22.2 fewer points per game (66.8) than away from home (89).
• In terms of total threes made, Samford has played better at home this season, sinking 12.5 per game, compared to 11.7 away from home. Meanwhile, it has produced a 38% three-point percentage at home and a 39.3% clip when playing on the road.

Western Carolina Home & Away Comparison

• Western Carolina is putting up more points at home (82 per game) than away (56.5).
• At home, the Catamounts give up 72 points per game. Away, they allow 82.7.
• Western Carolina sinks more 3-pointers at home (11 per game) than on the road (7.2). It also has a higher 3-point percentage at home (35.1%) than on the road (23.4%).

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