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Furman Paladins vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recap - Furman Wins 70-56
Marcus Foster scored 21 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Furman over East Tennessee State, 70-56, on Saturday at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
Furman was a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Jalen Slawson had 16 points for Furman and Mike Bothwell chipped in with 13 points. JP Pegues had 4 assists for them, while Marcus Foster was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
East Tennessee State got a 15-point performance from DeAnthony Tipler, who was supported by 13 points from Jalen Haynes. DeAnthony Tipler had 2 assists in a losing cause for East Tennessee State, while Justice Smith grabbed 8 rebounds.
Furman led at halftime, 37-24.
East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-35.
Furman looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mercer. East Tennessee State will aim to get back on the winning track at The Citadel.