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
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Gene Grimshaw
- Kevin Driver
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |