WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Furman defeated Holy Cross 80-67 on Wednesday at Hart Recreation Center, improving to 4-0 while dropping the Crusaders to 0-3 before an attendance of 1,003. The Paladins shot 30 of 64 from the floor, made 5 of 16 3-pointers and 15 of 21 free throws, and held a 50-28 advantage in points in the paint. Tristen Wilson led Holy Cross with 20 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Charles Johnston posted 12 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Furman, while Arius Alijosius scored 17 for Holy Cross. Abijah Franklin added 17 points and five rebounds for the Paladins, Jaelon Germany had 12 points and three assists for the Crusaders, and Marcus Kell contributed 14 points and four rebounds. Furman scored 18 points off turnovers; Holy Cross also scored 18. The Paladins committed 12 turnovers and 17 fouls, while the Crusaders had 12 turnovers and 22 fouls.