Furman Paladins @ East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Barkley's 15 help East Tennessee State down Furman 75-71 in OT
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Blake Barkley scored 15 points and East Tennessee State beat Furman 75-71 in overtime on Wednesday.
Barkley shot 4 of 13 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (17-7, 9-2 Southern Conference). Brian Taylor II scored 14 points while going 5 of 13 (2 of 4 from 3-point range). Jordan McCullum finished 6 of 10 from the field for 14 points.
The Paladins (16-8, 7-4) were led by Alex Wilkins, who recorded 19 points. Cooper Bowser added 18 points and eight rebounds for Furman. Charles Johnston had 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
Johnson City, TN
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 9-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Wofford | 8-3 | 1 | 16-8 |
| Mercer | 7-3 | 1.5 | 15-8 |
| Furman | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| The Citadel | 5-5 | 3.5 | 8-15 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-6 | 4 | 9-15 |
| Samford | 4-6 | 4.5 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 4-7 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Chattanooga | 3-7 | 5.5 | 9-14 |
| VMI | 1-10 | 8 | 6-18 |
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