Smith scores 18, Furman downs Florida Gulf Coast 76-73
Tristen Guillouette elevates for the big-time swat
Tristen Guillouette elevates for the big-time swat
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- — Pjay Smith Jr. scored 18 points as Furman beat Florida Gulf Coast 76-73 on Wednesday night.
Garrett Hien made a jumper with 2:50 remaining to give Furman the lead for good, 70-69, with 2:50 remaining. Rahmir Barno's layup with 4 seconds left pulled FGCU to 74-73 before Smith sealed it at the free-throw line.
Smith went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Paladins (8-1). Nick Anderson scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 12, including 2 for 10 from beyond the arc. Ben Vanderwal shot 3 of 5 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding three blocks.
The Eagles (3-6) were led in scoring by Zavian McLean, who finished with 19 points and four steals. Jevin Muniz added 16 points for FGCU. Dallion Johnson also had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Landon Brandes
- Shane Land
- John Atanassov
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
North Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
Queens University | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |