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The Furman Paladins (1-0) are off to Nashville to face the Belmont Bruins (1-0) team that has yet another former Furman Paladin player in Connor Whitt. This game won’t look the same on the Paladin sideline either as Head Coach Bob Richey is staying at home as he and his wonderful wife have brought in a new baby to the world, congrats to them both and wishing them a blessed time.
PJay Smith Jr. returns to Furman's starting lineup tonight at Belmont. Watch the Paladins love on ESPN+! pic.twitter.com/X6zgcpPmed
— Furman Basketball (@FurmanMBB) November 9, 2024
We now having our starting five for tonight and we are set to go with the Paladins versus the Bruins. The Paladins will get off to a fast start thanks to the efforts of Senior Garrett Hien who just nails a 3 pointer. Hein is in rare form and now helped his team get out to a 10-point lead. The Paladins are really setting the tone versus the Bruins, as we head to halftime with the Paladins with a 42-34 lead. Halftime stats are PJay Smith 14 points and Hein with 11 points to lead the Paladins.
BLOCK by Cooper Bowser! pic.twitter.com/ESw99U5lsm
— Furman Basketball (@FurmanMBB) November 9, 2024
Nick Anderson hits 5 triples and Garrett Hien adds 3 bombs to put the Paladins in front at the half! pic.twitter.com/AqRMC4VQuM
— Furman Basketball (@FurmanMBB) November 9, 2024
The second half opens up almost like the first half ended with Furman in command of this game. Belmont starts its comeback staying with the Paladins as Pebbles has 21 points at the first media timeout and has them within a basket at 55-52. The game would be close with Belmont even taking the lead with just under two minutes left, but Furman is able in the final minute to get the win 76-74.
PJAY SMITH DRAINS A THREE WITH 2.3 LEFT AND DINS WIN!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/UTiyM79Wfl
— Furman Basketball (@FurmanMBB) November 9, 2024
The final game stats are Furman stat leaders PJay Smith 21 points 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Nick Anderson 17 points, 5/7 from 3-point range with an assist. Garrett Hien finished off the night with 11 points with 6 rebounds in a great effort. The Paladins will be back in action next week November 11th at 7pm at Bons Secours Wellness Arena, make sure you get your tickets today and support your 2-0 Furman Paladins.
