Samford used a 26-4 run midway through the first half on the way to an 80-66 win over Ohio Tuesday night. Sonny Troutman had a career-high 29 points in a losing cause for the Bobcats (2-1). Bubba Walther scored 17 points in his Ohio debut. Gerry Smith had 26 points to lead the Bulldogs (2-3).