Furman 60, at Mercer 49

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined more by missed shots and forced turnovers than offensive artistry, the Furman Paladins grinded out a 60-49 victory over the Mercer Bears in a Southern Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Hawkins Arena. The game, played before an announced crowd of 407, was a testament to resilience, particularly for a Furman team that weathered a significant second-quarter scoring drought and a determined third-quarter push from the home team. The Paladins improved to 12-8 overall, while Mercer fell to 12-7. The most critical phase of the contest arrived in the second… Read more...