Furman Paladins @ Belmont Bruins
Smith and Furman take down Belmont 76-74
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Pjay Smith Jr. made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left and finished with 21 points to lead Furman past Belmont 76-74 on Friday night.
Smith added five rebounds and five assists for the Paladins (2-0). Nick Anderson scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 9, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc. Garrett Hien shot 6 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
The Bruins (1-1) were led by Brody Peebles, who posted 26 points. Belmont also got 14 points and two steals from Carter Whitt.
Smith led Furman with 13 points in the second half.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Kevin Driver
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Mercer | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Furman | 4-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| UNC Greensboro | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Chattanooga | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| The Citadel | 3-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Samford | 2-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| VMI | 1-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Illinois State | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Drake | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-7 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 7 | 5-15 |
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