JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — East Tennessee State overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Furman 71-75 in overtime Wednesday night in a Southern Conference men’s basketball game at ETSU Athletic Center.

The Paladins led 35-23 at halftime, but the Buccaneers stormed back with a 38-point second half to force the extra period. ETSU then outscored Furman 14-10 in overtime to secure the win. The Buccaneers’ defense was pivotal, forcing 19 turnovers and converting them into 23 points. Cooper Bowser led Furman with 18 points, while Alex Wilkins added 19. Blake Barkley paced ETSU with 15 points. Attendance was 4,072.