Alabama men's basketball schedules game against Samford for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Alabama men's basketball will face Samford during non-conference play in the 2026-27 season. The exact date for the matchup at Coleman Coliseum has yet to be announced, marking the first meeting between the teams since 2010. Previously, Alabama secured a 79-60 victory over Samford in Tuscaloosa. Samford, under head coach Lennie Acuff, finished the 2025-26 season with an 18-14 record.
- •Alabama will host Samford at Coleman Coliseum.
- •The teams last met in 2010, with Alabama winning 79-60.
- •Samford finished the previous season with an 18-14 record.
- •Future non-conference schedule includes games against Seton Hall and Gonzaga.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama men's basketball adds nonconference matchup vs in-state foe | Report
"Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' squad is reportedly set to meet an in-state foe during non-conference play.
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