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