Mounce scores season-high 25, Furman tops Samford 86-71
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- Clay Mounce had a season-high 25 points as Furman topped Samford 86-71 on Wednesday night.
Mounce hit 9 of 12 shots, including 5 of 7 3-pointers.
Mike Bothwell had 15 points for Furman (21-5, 11-2 Southern Conference), which has won six in a row and keeps pace with East Tennessee State as co-leaders of the conference. Jordan Lyons added 14 points. Alex Hunter had 12 points and seven assists.
Brandon Austin had 21 points for the Bulldogs (8-19, 2-11), who have lost 11 in a row. Jalen Dupree added 16 points and eight rebounds. Robert Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Paladins swept the season series. Furman defeated Samford 101-78 on Jan. 22.
Furman plays Chattanooga at home on Saturday. Samford plays at The Citadel on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Bret Smith
- James Smith
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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