LEXINGTON, Va. (Interstat) — Furman used a dominant first half to cruise past Virginia Military Institute 90-72 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Cameron Hall.

The Paladins (17-10) built a 45-27 halftime lead and maintained their advantage after the break to sweep the season series. Asa Thomas led Furman with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. TJ Johnson scored a game-high 26 points for the Keydets (6-21) in the loss.

Furman shot efficiently from the floor while Virginia Military Institute struggled early, sealing the outcome by halftime. Attendance was 2,233.