Bothwell scores 22 to carry Furman past Chattanooga 77-73
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- — Mike Bothwell had 22 points as Furman edged past Chattanooga 77-73 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener for both teams.
Bothwell made four free throws in the last 30 seconds, sandwiched around a 3-pointer by Malachi Smith, to give Furman a three-point lead at 14.1. Smith was off on another 3-pointer and Garrett Hien put Furman ahead by two possessions.
Jalen Slawson had 16 points for Furman (7-3). Noah Gurley added 13 points and Clay Mounce had nine rebounds.
David Jean-Baptiste had 18 points for the Mocs (9-1), whose nine-game season-opening winning streak was broken. KC Hankton added 17 points and Smith had eight points and 10 rebounds.
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2020-2021 Southern Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | - | 21-9 |
Wofford | 12-5 | 0.5 | 15-9 |
Furman | 10-5 | 1.5 | 16-9 |
Chattanooga | 9-7 | 3 | 18-8 |
East Tennessee State | 8-7 | 3.5 | 13-12 |
VMI | 7-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
Mercer | 8-9 | 4.5 | 18-11 |
The Citadel | 5-11 | 7 | 13-12 |
Western Carolina | 4-13 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
Samford | 2-9 | 7.5 | 6-13 |