Furman beats South Carolina State 101-72
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Devin Sibley scored 24 points, John Davis III added 21 and Furman rolled to a 101-72 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday.
Sibley was 9 of 12 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Davis was 8-of-10 shooting and hit five 3s. Daniel Fowler added 15 points and Jalen Williams had a career-best 14 points for Furman (7-3), which has won five of its last six games.
Justin Jones scored 19 points and Donte Wright added 15 to lead South Carolina State (2-9), which is 0-8 on the road.
The Paladins shot 56 percent from the field and made 14 of 33 from long range. They also collected a season-best 24 assists and forced 22 turnovers. Each starter had at least three assists, and Davis led with five.
Wright's 3-pointer gave South Carolina State their last lead, 23-22. The Paladins closed the half on a 30-10 run for a 20-point lead at the break and cruised from there.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Scott Smith
- Chris King
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 1-12 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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