Lyons scores 26 to lead Furman over Winthrop 80-73
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan Lyons had 26 points as Furman defeated Winthrop 80-73 on Saturday night.
Clay Mounce had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for Furman (10-3), which earned its sixth consecutive home victory. Noah Gurley added 15 points and nine rebounds. He also committed seven turnovers.
Hunter Hale had 17 points for the Eagles (4-7), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Chase Claxton added 14 points. Charles Falden had 11 points.
Furman plays Mercer on the road on Friday. Winthrop plays Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerome Hall
- Ryan Christian
- Michael Husted
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 7-1 | - | 16-6 |
| High Point | 6-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Longwood | 5-3 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Radford | 4-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Winthrop | 4-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Charleston Southern | 3-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Presbyterian | 2-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-7 | 6 | 5-18 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 7-2 | - | 17-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-2 | - | 14-8 |
| Chattanooga | 6-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Wofford | 5-4 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Mercer | 4-5 | 3 | 11-11 |
| VMI | 4-5 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-7 | 5 | 6-14 |
| The Citadel | 0-9 | 7 | 5-15 |
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