SAMFORD BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Samford men's basketball operates out of Birmingham's Homewood neighborhood at Pete Hanna Center, where coach Lennie Acuff directs a 17-player roster competing in the Southern Conference. The Bulldogs have built a 15-12 record this season while averaging 78.3 points per game, nearly four points above their opponents' 74.8 scoring average. Acuff's squad has demonstrated a pronounced home-court advantage with a 9-3 record inside Pete Hanna Center compared to a struggling 6-9 mark on the road, reflecting the challenge of conference play outside Homewood's confines.
Within Southern Conference competition, Samford sits 6-4, positioning itself as a contender in the league's middle tier. Founded in 1841, the university's basketball program represents its 6,324-student body during a winter season anchored by consistent scoring. The home-court differential—a plus-3 edge in conference play at 6-4 versus road struggles—has been critical to maintaining respectability despite road difficulties that have dragged the overall away record to 6-9. Acuff's offensive balance, producing more than 78 points nightly, gives Samford opportunities in winnable conference matchups, though away-game execution remains a significant development area.
KEY FACTS
| School | Samford University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Homewood, Alabama |
| Venue | Pete Hanna Center |
| Head Coach | Lennie Acuff |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Judson Bjornstad | F |
| 2 | Jadin Booth | G |
| 21 | Corey Brown | G |
| 0 | Isaiah Campbell-Finch | G |
| 11 | Cooper Davenport | G |
| 15 | Dylan Faulkner | F |
| 7 | JD Gossett | G |
| 23 | Caleb Harrison | F |
| 31 | Joshua Hughes | F |
| 1 | DaJion Humphrey | G |
| 33 | Zach Lamey | G |
| 10 | Kam Martin | G |
| 5 | Cade Norris | G |
| 3 | Keaton Norris | G |
| 22 | Jaxon Pollard | F |
| 35 | Will Shaver | C |
| 8 | Zion Wilburn | G |
SEASON RECORD
18-14
Overall
11-4
Home
7-10
Away
7-6
Conference
78.9 PPG / 75.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Tulane Green Wave | L 72-85 |
| Nov 8 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | W 82-72 |
| Nov 13 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 93-90 |
| Nov 15 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 75-79 |
| Nov 16 | Central Arkansas Bears | W 84-77 |
| Nov 20 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | L 62-77 |
| Nov 22 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 72-81 |
| Nov 25 | Georgia State Panthers | W 78-63 |
| Nov 26 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 45-89 |
| Dec 6 | VCU Rams | L 57-83 |
| Dec 8 | Cornell Big Red | W 93-90 |
| Dec 15 | Bryan Lions | W 106-51 |
| Dec 19 | Reinhardt Eagles | W 85-49 |
| Jan 1 | VMI Keydets | W 78-58 |
| Jan 3 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | L 82-89 |
| Jan 8 | Western Carolina Catamounts | W 82-77 |
| Jan 10 | Chattanooga Mocs | L 79-88 |
| Jan 15 | Furman Paladins | L 73-77 |
| Jan 17 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 75-76 |
| Jan 21 | Wofford Terriers | L 78-88 |
| Jan 24 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 75-64 |
| Jan 29 | Furman Paladins | L 73-78 |
| Feb 1 | Western Carolina Catamounts | W 88-74 |
| Feb 6 | The Citadel Bulldogs | W 78-64 |
| Feb 7 | Mercer Bears | W 69-49 |
| Feb 12 | Wofford Terriers | W 97-80 |
| Feb 14 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W 82-72 |
| Feb 20 | The Citadel Bulldogs | W 78-75 |
| Feb 21 | Mercer Bears | L 86-89 |
| Feb 27 | VMI Keydets | W 80-61 |
| Feb 28 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 87-78 |
| Mar 7 | Furman Paladins | L 81-86 |
ANALYTICS
+3.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
53.6%
SOS
#122
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.6048
111.0
Adj O
106.9
Adj D
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Alabama Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Samford Men's Basketball compete in?
- Samford Bulldogs Men's Basketball competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Samford play men's basketball home games?
- Samford Men's Basketball plays home games at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL.
- Who is the head coach of Samford Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Samford Bulldogs Men's Basketball is Lennie Acuff.
- When was Samford Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Samford Men's Basketball is not currently available.