| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUR | 51 | 52 | 103 |
| WCU | 36 | 49 | 85 |
Bothwell carries Furman over Western Carolina 103-85
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Mike Bothwell scored 25 points and Alex Hunter added 23 points as Furman got past Western Carolina 103-85 on Wednesday night.
JP Pegues had 15 points for Furman (18-10, 10-5 Southern Conference). Conley Garrison added 13 points and six rebounds. Bothwell made 11 of 13 from the free throw line.
Furman is undefeated (3-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
Marlow Gilmore had 15 points and three blocks for the Catamounts (9-19, 3-12), whose losing streak reached five games. Tyler Harris and Vonterius Woolbright had 13 points.
The Paladins improve to 2-0 against the Catamounts for the season. Furman defeated Western Carolina 88-50 on Jan. 19.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Page
- John Hampton
- Matt Jarman
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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