Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford SAMFORD BULLDOGS

Preview · updated September 6, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina
1-1-4
— home · — away
Head coach Chad Miller
Samford SAMFORD BULLDOGS
Samford
3-2-1
— home · — away
Head coach Todd Yelton
Storylines
Stakesconference positioning on the line
Players to watch
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)series tied 0-0, 1 draw (since 2024-25)
Last meetingSep 18, 2025: SAM 2 — WCU 2

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