NCAA Men's Referee Profiles
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Sean Samsel
First Season: 2023-24
Last Season: 2025-26
Total Games: 25
Crew Chief: 0 (0%)
U1: 4 (16%)
U2: 21 (84%)
Home Wins: 92%
Home Fouls: 12.3
Away Fouls: 17.7
Foul Diff: 5.4
Attendance: 1,571
| Games | Total | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 25 | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| Crew Chief | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| U2 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OVC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Summit | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| MAC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Horizon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2-26 | Bryan Anslinger | Luke Schumer | Sean Samsel | Oral Roberts | Denver | 102 - 80 | 23 - 25 | $1,375 | $16,150 |
| 2026-1-10 | Steve Honacki | Mark Riggs | Sean Samsel | South Dakota | Denver | 82 - 72 | 12 - 15 | $1,375 | $14,775 |
| 2026-1-9 | Tim Marion | Sean Samsel | Vince Pease | Youngstown State | Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) | 99 - 61 | 11 - 20 | $1,575 | $13,400 |
| 2026-1-3 | Sean West | Nate Gamet | Sean Samsel | SIU Edwardsville | Morehead State | 72 - 73 | 19 - 14 | $1,400 | $11,825 |
| 2025-12-29 | Greg Langsdorf | Mike O'Neill | Sean Samsel | Ball State | Earlham College | 93 - 30 | 11 - 14 | $1,625 | $10,425 |
| 2025-12-16 | Janetta Graham | Luke Schumer | Sean Samsel | Omaha | York College Nebraska | 105 - 58 | 8 - 13 | $1,375 | $8,800 |
| 2025-12-14 | David Carter | Tavares Armour | Sean Samsel | UT Martin | Champion Christian | 96 - 52 | 7 - 16 | $1,400 | $7,425 |
| 2025-12-9 | Verne Harris | Sean Samsel | Nader Nuru | Denver | Colorado Christian | 95 - 59 | 13 - 17 | $1,375 | $6,025 |
| 2025-12-6 | Jon Campbell | Brad Clauss | Sean Samsel | Miami (OH) | Maine | 93 - 61 | 11 - 11 | $1,625 | $4,650 |
| 2025-11-28 | Eric Lowe | Sean West | Sean Samsel | SIU Edwardsville | Missouri Baptist | 92 - 55 | 8 - 15 | $1,400 | $3,025 |
| 2025-11-3 | Greg Gerritsen | Nate Gamet | Sean Samsel | Miami (OH) | Old Dominion | 87 - 72 | 17 - 23 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| 2025-2-8 | Jesse Joseph | Bryan Washer | Sean Samsel | Morehead State | Little Rock | 62 - 76 | 13 - 18 | $1,400 | $12,950 |
| 2025-1-11 | Greg Gerritsen | Sean West | Sean Samsel | SIU Edwardsville | Tennessee Tech | 67 - 59 | 15 - 14 | $1,400 | $11,550 |
| 2024-12-21 | Bryan Washer | Chris Duprey | Sean Samsel | Southeast Missouri State | SIU Edwardsville | 80 - 64 | 18 - 15 | $1,400 | $10,150 |
| 2024-12-15 | Chase Vaden | James Curran | Sean Samsel | Morehead State | Kentucky Christian | 86 - 63 | 6 - 15 | $1,400 | $8,750 |
| 2024-12-7 | Dustin Williams | Josh Pitto | Sean Samsel | UT Martin | Montreat | 112 - 60 | 18 - 30 | $1,400 | $7,350 |
| 2024-12-3 | Bill Ek | D.J. Carstensen | Sean Samsel | Buffalo | Pittsburgh-Bradford | 100 - 65 | 6 - 27 | $1,625 | $5,950 |
| 2024-11-12 | Tim Stewart | Jeff Lewis | Sean Samsel | North Dakota | Dickinson State (ND) | 85 - 54 | 11 - 16 | $1,375 | $4,325 |
| 2024-11-8 | Brian McAnally | Sean Samsel | Stefan Maxwell | Oral Roberts | Ozark Christian | 105 - 49 | 9 - 15 | $1,375 | $2,950 |
| 2024-11-4 | Jeff Spodoske | Sean Samsel | Lars Murray | Purdue Fort Wayne | Bluffton | 99 - 47 | 13 - 12 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| 2023-11-28 | Chris Hudson | John Boylan Jr. | Sean Samsel | SIU Edwardsville | Missouri Baptist | 86 - 62 | 13 - 18 | $1,358 | $7,008 |
| 2023-11-22 | Jason Creek | Kyle Bottoms | Sean Samsel | Morehead State | Midway University | 94 - 53 | 7 - 19 | $1,358 | $5,650 |
| 2023-11-18 | Chris Beaver | Mike Kitts | Sean Samsel | Eastern Illinois | Coppin State | 48 - 46 | N/A - N/A | $1,358 | $4,292 |
| 2023-11-14 | Mike Pearson | Mike Kitts | Sean Samsel | Ball State | Oakland City | 92 - 51 | 17 - 25 | $1,576 | $2,934 |
| 2023-11-8 | Bryan Washer | Dustin Williams | Sean Samsel | Morehead State | Shawnee State | 96 - 40 | 9 - 18 | $1,358 | $1,358 |
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Capital City Classic | 1 | 2024-25 |
| MAC-SBC Challenge | 1 | 2025-26 |
| Miami Classic | 1 | 2023-24 |
Sean Samsel Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 3
Career Total: $36,108
Total Games: 25
Avg per Game: $1,444
Highest Season: $16,150 (2025-26)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tier 3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | $16,150 | $1,468 |
| 2024-25 | Tier 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | $12,950 | $1,439 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $7,008 | $1,402 |
Sean Samsel Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day