SAMFORD BULLDOGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southern ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Samford women's basketball competes within the Southern Conference as a D1-FCS program located in Homewood, Alabama, home to 6,324 students at an institution founded in 1841. Coach Matt Wise directs the Bulldogs from the Pete Hanna Center, where Samford has established strong home dominance with an 8-3 record compared to a struggling 3-13 away record. The 11-16 overall mark reflects a season where conference play has proven competitive with a 3-4 conference record.

The Bulldogs average 60.4 points per game while yielding 66.7 points, indicating tight contests throughout the winter season. Operating with a roster of 14 players, Samford has built a noticeable home-court advantage that has exceeded their ability to win on the road, a disparity that defines their 2023-24 campaign. The team's defensive challenges—being outscored by 6.3 points nightly—remain the primary obstacle to climbing the Southern Conference standings alongside improving their road performance.

KEY FACTS

SchoolSamford University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSouthern Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationHomewood, Alabama
VenuePete Hanna Center
Head CoachMatt Wise

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
12Carla BagudaF
33Martha BishopF
10Aubrey BlankenshipG
2Avary BrewerG
22Sierra GodboltG
1Jada KnightG
32Yael MaayanF
21Sydney MartinG
5Francie MorrisG
4Camryn RegisterG
11Briana RiveraG
44Emily SnoddyC
20Alyssa TarpleyG
3Kaylee YarbroughG

SEASON RECORD

16-19

Overall

9-4

Home

7-15

Away

6-6

Conference

60.0 PPG / 64.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Montevallo FalconsW 75-53
Nov 8Nebraska CornhuskersL 46-80
Nov 14Florida GatorsL 40-87
Nov 15Florida A&M RattlersW 77-57
Nov 20Alabama Crimson TideL 45-84
Nov 22Stillman TigersW 90-35
Nov 24Central Arkansas Sugar BearsL 44-67
Nov 25Georgia State PanthersL 64-69
Nov 26Stony Brook SeawolvesW 58-48
Dec 2Minnesota Golden GophersL 40-77
Dec 4Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesL 60-82
Dec 7North Alabama LionsL 66-68
Dec 14South Carolina Upstate SpartansW 74-67
Dec 18Lipscomb BisonsW 65-59
Dec 22UAB BlazersL 49-65
Dec 28Mississippi State BulldogsL 54-112
Jan 2Fisk BulldogsW 70-54
Jan 9UNC Greensboro SpartansL 64-73
Jan 10Western Carolina CatamountsW 73-62
Jan 17Mercer BearsL 67-76
Jan 23Wofford TerriersL 56-80
Jan 24Furman PaladinsL 62-70
Jan 30East Tennessee State BucsL 44-53
Feb 1Chattanooga MocsL 40-61
Feb 5Western Carolina CatamountsW 73-50
Feb 7UNC Greensboro SpartansW 68-64
Feb 14Mercer BearsW 68-48
Feb 20Furman PaladinsW 68-59
Feb 21Wofford TerriersL 44-52
Feb 26Chattanooga MocsW 77-70
Feb 28East Tennessee State BucsL 39-46
Mar 5Wofford TerriersW 59-57
Mar 6East Tennessee State BucsW 57-48
Mar 8Chattanooga MocsW 72-67
Mar 19Southern JaguarsL 53-65

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Samford Women's Basketball compete in?
Samford Bulldogs Women's Basketball competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Samford play women's basketball home games?
Samford Women's Basketball plays home games at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL.
Who is the head coach of Samford Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Samford Bulldogs Women's Basketball is Matt Wise.
When was Samford Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Samford Women's Basketball is not currently available.