GREENVILLE, S.C. — Furman delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, overwhelming Bob Jones 121-52 at Timmons Arena behind an efficient offensive attack, strong rebounding and balanced scoring.
Furman Men’s Basketball versus Bob Jones. Photo: Jay Jacobs | Greenville Sports Media
The Paladins established control early, taking a 60-26 advantage into halftime before continuing their offensive production in the second half, outscoring the Bruins 61-26 to secure the 69-point victory.
Furman showcased its offensive efficiency throughout the night, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three-point range. The Paladins finished with 45 made field goals, including 15 three-pointers, while recording 28 assists on 45 made baskets.
Tom House led Furman with 17 points, shooting 6-of-8 from the floor and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Jordan Butler added 15 points and six rebounds while distributing a game-high 10 assists, helping facilitate the Paladins’ offensive attack.
Abijah Franklin contributed 12 points, while Marcus Kell and Jerrin Samuel each finished with 11.
Furman’s dominance extended beyond scoring. The Paladins outrebounded Bob Jones 56-30 and controlled the paint, outscoring the Bruins 58-14 in that category. Furman also generated 30 second-chance points and 16 fast-break points.
Defensively, the Paladins forced 16 turnovers and converted those opportunities into 22 points while committing just three turnovers themselves.
Furman’s depth was also on display, with the bench contributing 66 points in the victory.
The Paladins never trailed, building their advantage throughout the contest and reaching their largest lead of 69 points in the closing minutes.
Furman finished the night with a balanced offensive performance that highlighted its scoring depth, ball movement and ability to control the game on both ends of the floor.
