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
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |