In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, Quimari Peterson showcased an impressive performance by scoring 22 points, contributing significantly to East Tennessee State’s 66-59 triumph over Samford.

Beyond his scoring prowess, Peterson also secured seven rebounds and made six steals, demonstrating his all-around skill for the Buccaneers, who now hold a record of 15 wins and 10 losses, with an 8-4 standing in the Southern Conference.

Maki Johnson also had a strong showing, netting 18 points and pulling down nine rebounds, while Karon Boyd added to the team’s score, finishing with 14 points through an efficient shooting night—converting 3 of 4 from the field and hitting 8 out of 10 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Jaden Brownell was the standout for the Bulldogs, amassing 18 points alongside six rebounds. Rylan Jones contributed significantly as well, scoring 15 points and securing six rebounds, while also making two steals for Samford, which has a record of 19-6 and is currently 9-3 in conference play.