Hunter scores 23 to carry Furman past Samford 78-64
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Alex Hunter had a career-high 23 points as Furman topped Samford 78-64 on Wednesday night.
Hunter hit 8 of 10 shots, including 7 of 9 on 3-pointers. He added six rebounds.
Mike Bothwell had 19 points and six assists for Furman (14-7, 8-4 Southern Conference). Noah Gurley added 16 points.
Logan Dye had 15 points for the Bulldogs (6-12, 2-9), whose losing streak stretched to five games. Jaron Rillie added 13 points and A.J. Staton-McCray had six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- K.B. Burdett
- Bart Lenox
- R.B. Clyburn
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |