Mounce carries Furman over Mercer 83-80
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Clay Mounce had a career-high 27 points as Furman narrowly beat Mercer 83-80 on Saturday. Noah Gurley added 23 points for the Paladins.
Mike Bothwell had 15 points and six steals for Furman (8-3, 2-0 Southern Conference), which earned its sixth straight home victory.
Ross Cummings had 22 points for the Bears (7-3, 0-2). Maciej Bender added 14 points and eight rebounds. James Glisson III had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Michael Husted
- Evan Berg
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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