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Furman Downs Western Carolina 82-73 - Match Report
Furman got 33 points from Jordan Lyons en route to a 82-73 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday at Ramsey Center.
Bettors who backed Furman were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
Alex Hunter had 21 points for Furman and Noah Gurley chipped in with 11 points. Clay Mounce had 4 assists for them, while Clay Mounce was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Carolina got a 24-point performance from Onno Steger, who was supported by 22 points from Mason Faulkner. Carlos Dotson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Carolina, while Carlos Dotson grabbed 12 rebounds.
Furman was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-24.
Furman looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Samford. Western Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track at UNC Greensboro.