Hien scores 12 to lead Furman over Mercer 80-50
MACON, Ga. -- — Garrett Hien came off the bench to tally 12 points to lead Furman to an 80-50 win over Mercer on Saturday night.
Jalen Slawson had 11 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and five steals for Furman (16-7, 8-2 Southern Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game. Tyrese Hughey added 11 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Foster had 11 points.
Kamar Robertson had 13 points for the Bears (12-10, 5-4).
The Paladins improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Furman defeated Mercer 81-66 on Jan. 8.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Coy Gammon
- Chris Balunek
- Chuck McCoy
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |