Lyons carries Furman over Loyola of Chicago 87-63
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan Lyons scored 24 points and Clay Mounce added 22 points and Furman easily beat Loyola of Chicago 87-63 on Friday night.
Jalen Slawson had 14 points for Furman (2-0) and Mike Bothwell chipped in 10 points. With just under three minutes remaining, Mounce snatched an errant pass with his left hand, spun down the lane and put up a right-handed layup that became a three-point play and sparked a 14-4 run to close out the game.
Lucas Williamson had 18 points for the Ramblers (1-1). Cameron Krutwig added five assists.
Furman faces Charleston Southern on the road on Tuesday. Loyola of Chicago takes on Coppin State at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Gattis
- John Dillon
- Bret Smith
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 7-1 | - | 16-5 |
| VCU | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Saint Louis | 6-3 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Dayton | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| George Washington | 4-4 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Duquesne | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Massachusetts | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-5 | 3.5 | 16-6 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Davidson | 3-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-8 |
| La Salle | 3-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Fordham | 2-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Richmond | 2-6 | 5 | 7-14 |
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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