Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ Furman Paladins
Lyons leads Furman to 88-86 OT win over Gardner-Webb
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan Lyons made six of his eight points in overtime as Furman remained unbeaten, taking an 88-86 victory over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night.
Gardner-Webb's David Efianayi scored seven points in the final 1:36 of regulation to tie at 78-78 and force the extra period. He nailed a trey with 68 seconds left to close to 78-76, then made two free throws.
Efianayi opened the extra period with a layup and Nate Johnson drilled a 3 for an 83-80 lead. Lyons answered with a trey of his own and followed with a layup. Efianayi, who finished with 16 points, nailed a 3-pointer to close to 87-86 with 16 seconds left. Lyons split a pair of free throws for the final score. Gardner-Webb's Eric Jamison missed a 3-point attempt from half court in the final seconds.
Clay Mounce had a career-high 26 points and Matt Rafferty followed with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Furman (3-0).
Jose Perez had 23 points for the Bulldogs (0-3).
Game Information
Greenville, SC
Referee:Brad Corriher
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:Landon Brandes
2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 12-1 | - | 24-4 |
| Winthrop | 11-1 | 0.5 | 19-8 |
| Radford | 7-5 | 4.5 | 14-13 |
| Presbyterian | 6-6 | 5.5 | 13-14 |
| UNC Asheville | 6-6 | 5.5 | 12-14 |
| Longwood | 6-7 | 6 | 14-14 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-9 | 8 | 13-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 3-9 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-12 | 11 | 3-25 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 11-3 | - | 19-8 |
| Mercer | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Wofford | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Furman | 8-6 | 3 | 17-10 |
| Samford | 8-6 | 3 | 15-12 |
| UNC Greensboro | 8-6 | 3 | 12-15 |
| Western Carolina | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| The Citadel | 6-8 | 5 | 9-18 |
| Chattanooga | 4-10 | 7 | 10-17 |
| VMI | 1-13 | 10 | 6-21 |
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