Samford to play in First Four with chance to take on top seed South Carolina
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A week after securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the Samford women’s basketball team has officially found out its next opponent.
The Bulldogs are headed to Columbia, S.C. as a 16 seed, set to take on the Southern Jaguars as part of the First Four on Friday night.
Samford will be making its first March Madness appearance since 2012. Here’s what you need to know before tip off:
- Who: No. 16 Samford Bulldogs vs. No. 16 Southern Tigers
- When: Thursday, March 19 | TBA
- Where: Colonial Life Arena | Columbia, SC
- Watch: TBA
Keep reading to learn more about the Bulldogs trip to the tournament.
Samford women’s basketball
The Bulldogs will have a chance at their first ever NCAA Tournament victory. The two programs have never faced each other on the court.
While Samford gets to help open the women’s tournament, a win would put them on an even bigger national stage.
The winner of the First Four matchup will stick around Columbia to take on the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks. Samford has only played USC once, falling 64-56 in 2006.
March Madness
Looking for more coverage from Selection Sunday? Here’s some other stories from The Bama Buzz:
- Alabama, Troy make men’s NCAA Tournament; Auburn left out
- Alabama, Samford learn first round opponents for Women’s NCAA Tournament
- Auburn to host South Alabama in first round of NIT
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