Samford 73, at Furman 78

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (Interstat) — In a tense Southern Conference rematch decided in the final seconds, the Furman Paladins held off a persistent Samford Bulldogs squad 78-73 on Thursday night at Timmons Arena. The game, played before a crowd of 2,037, was a tale of contrasting efficiencies. Furman’s victory was anchored by a remarkably efficient offensive performance, shooting 58.3% from the field while committing 11 turnovers. Samford, conversely, struggled with its shot all night, finishing at 40.9% from the floor and a costly 54.5% from the free-throw line. Despite those struggles, the Bulldogs leveraged 14 offensive rebounds and a mere… Read more...