Bothwell scores 22 to carry Furman past Chattanooga 77-73
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- — Mike Bothwell had 22 points as Furman edged past Chattanooga 77-73 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener for both teams.
Bothwell made four free throws in the last 30 seconds, sandwiched around a 3-pointer by Malachi Smith, to give Furman a three-point lead at 14.1. Smith was off on another 3-pointer and Garrett Hien put Furman ahead by two possessions.
Jalen Slawson had 16 points for Furman (7-3). Noah Gurley added 13 points and Clay Mounce had nine rebounds.
David Jean-Baptiste had 18 points for the Mocs (9-1), whose nine-game season-opening winning streak was broken. KC Hankton added 17 points and Smith had eight points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gary Maxwell
- Olandis Poole
- Hunter Allen
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |