GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Furman used a balanced offensive effort and a strong defensive performance to defeat Virginia Military Institute 69-48 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Timmons Arena.

The Paladins led 34-27 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Alex Wilkins led Furman with 17 points, while Eddrin Bronson added 16. TJ Johnson scored 15 points for the Keydets, who shot just 26.8% from the floor. Furman forced 20 turnovers but committed 12 of its own. The Paladins improved to 12-5 overall, while VMI fell to 6-11.