ncaab Game Recap
Furman Falls 79-67 to Western Carolina - Recap
Western Carolina got 17 points from Tre Jackson as they ran past Furman 79-67 on Saturday at Ramsey Center.
Western Carolina was a +11.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Russell Jones Jr had 15 points for Western Carolina and Vonterius Woolbright chipped in with 14 points. Vonterius Woolbright had 8 assists for them, while Vonterius Woolbright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Furman got a 20-point performance from Garrett Hien, who was supported by 18 points from Mike Bothwell. JP Pegues had 4 assists in a losing cause for Furman, while Jalen Slawson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Western Carolina trailed at halftime, 41-39.
Western Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-21.
Western Carolina heads into a battle against East Tennessee State. Furman, meanwhile, will have their next action against The Citadel.