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The Wright State Raiders (3-0) will try to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Samford Bulldogs (1-1) on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Pete Hanna Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Wright State vs. Samford
- Game day: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Wright State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6 | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9 | 270 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.5 | 210 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 27.9 | 23 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.7 | 162 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.7 | 119 |
Samford 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.4 | 165 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.2 | 172 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 135 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.5 | 265 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 8.7 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 8.8 | 349 |
Wright State vs. Samford Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the 80.5 points per game the Raiders put up were 5.2 more points than the Bulldogs allowed (75.3).
- Wright State went 17-2 last season when scoring more than 75.3 points.
- Samford had a 16-5 record last season when giving up fewer than 80.5 points.
- The Bulldogs' 78.9 points per game last year were 5.2 more points than the 73.7 the Raiders gave up.
- Samford went 17-6 last season when it scored more than 73.7 points.
- Wright State's record was 14-6 when it gave up fewer than 78.9 points last season.
- The Raiders outscored their opponents by a total of 239 points last season (6.8 points per game on average), and the Bulldogs put up 116 more points than their opponents on the year (3.6 per game).
Shooting
- Last season, the Raiders had a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which was 4.4% higher than the 44.2% of shots the Bulldogs' opponents hit.
- Wright State went 18-4 when it shot better than 44.2% from the field.
- The Bulldogs' 45.4% shooting percentage from the field last season was 0.5 percentage points lower than the Raiders allowed to their opponents (45.9%).
- Last season, Samford had a 12-4 record in games the team collectively shot better than 45.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Raiders and the Bulldogs rebounded at a similar rate last season (31.5 and 32.6 boards per game, respectively).
- Samford was 13-3 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Wright State was 4-8 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Raiders were the 210th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball, and the Bulldogs finished 135th.
- The Raiders averaged 9.4 offensive boards per game, more than the Bulldogs by 2.0 rebounds per contest last season.
- The Raiders were 14-6 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Bulldogs were 9-5 when they lost the offensive rebounding edge.
- The Raiders ranked 148th in college basketball in offensive rebounding. The Bulldogs ranked 323rd.
- Rebounding was a pillar for both teams last year. Wright State recorded an average rebounding margin of +3.6 rebounds per game, and Samford averaged a margin of +0.1 rebounds.
Wright State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2026 | Malone | Home |
| 11/23/2026 | Akron | Neutral |
| 11/24/2026 | Saint Bonaventure | Neutral |
Samford Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2026 | South Carolina Upstate | Away |
| 11/22/2026 | UNC Asheville | Home |
| 11/24/2026 | Georgia Tech | Away |