Garrison, Slawson carry Furman over VMI 79-64
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Conley Garrison scored 22 points as Furman stretched its home winning streak to eight games, topping VMI 79-64 on Wednesday night. Jalen Slawson added 21 points for the Paladins. Slawson also had nine rebounds and three blocks.
Mike Bothwell had 14 points and eight rebounds for Furman (15-7, 7-2 Southern Conference). Alex Hunter added 10 points.
Jake Stephens had 20 points for the Keydets (11-10, 4-5). Kamdyn Curfman added 16 points. Trey Bonham had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Paladins evened the season series against the Keydets. VMI defeated Furman 76-67 on Jan. 1.
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2021-22 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 14-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Furman | 12-6 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Samford | 10-8 | 4 | 21-11 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 4 | 19-13 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 5 | 17-15 |
| VMI | 9-9 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 6 | 16-17 |
| East Tennessee State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-17 |
| The Citadel | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Western Carolina | 5-13 | 9 | 11-21 |