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Samford cruises past Elon 55-31

Dec 4, 2009 - 4:17 AM BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(AP) -- Josh Davis scored 12 points and Bryan Friday added 11 points, leading Samford to a 55-31 win over Elon in the Southern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Davis hit four 3 pointers for the Bulldogs (2-5), who finished 10-for-21 from beyond the arc (47.6 percent).

The Phoenix (2-6) shot just 3-for-25 from 3-point range (12 percent).

Samford jumped out to a 13-4 lead to open the game and never looked back. Jeffrey Merritt scored five of his seven points during the spree, connecting on a layup and a 3-pointer.

The Bulldogs led by 14 points at the half and increased their lead to 39-16 early in the second frame.

Josh Bonney led the Phoenix with nine points.

Samford shot 50 percent (21-for-42) from the floor compared to just a 26 percent mark (13-for-50) for Elon. The Bulldogs outscored Elon in the paint 18-8.