Furman ends brief skid with 73-58 win over Chattanooga
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan Lyons scored 18 points, Matt Rafferty scored 15 with 11 rebounds and Furman beat Chattanooga 73-58 on Thursday night to end its two-game skid.
The Paladins never trailed.
Lyons and Rafferty each made seven field goals and Lyons was 4-of-8 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. Alex Hunter finished with 12 points and Noah Gurley scored 10 for the Paladins (16-4, 5-3 Southern Conference).
Jerry Johnson, Jr. was the only Chattanooga (10-11, 5-3) player in double-digit scoring with 13 points. The Mocs finished 5-of 21 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc.
Donovann Toatley's 3 brought the Mocs within 22-17 but Furman went on a 9-2 run and led 31-19 with 4:30 before halftime. Furman led 31-23 at halftime and extended its margin to 57-43 when Lyons buried a 3 midway through the second half.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bruce Benedict
- Zelton Steed
- Sidney Cohen
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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