Smith scores 18, Furman downs Florida Gulf Coast 76-73

Dec 5, 2024, 02:58 am

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- — Pjay Smith Jr. scored 18 points as Furman beat Florida Gulf Coast 76-73 on Wednesday night.

Garrett Hien made a jumper with 2:50 remaining to give Furman the lead for good, 70-69, with 2:50 remaining. Rahmir Barno's layup with 4 seconds left pulled FGCU to 74-73 before Smith sealed it at the free-throw line.

Smith went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Paladins (8-1). Nick Anderson scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 12, including 2 for 10 from beyond the arc. Ben Vanderwal shot 3 of 5 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding three blocks.

The Eagles (3-6) were led in scoring by Zavian McLean, who finished with 19 points and four steals. Jevin Muniz added 16 points for FGCU. Dallion Johnson also had 11 points.

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