Furman Tops Samford 72-70 in Thriller

In a tightly contested matchup, Furman defeated Samford 72-70, with Nick Anderson leading the Paladins with a season-high 24 points and Cooper Bowser contributing 21 points, all in the second half. Furman improved to 17-5 overall and 5-4 in the Southern Conference, while Samford fell to 17-5 and 7-2 in league play. The Paladins built a 51-39 lead in the second half, but Samford rallied to tie the game before Furman secured the victory with critical free throws from Bowser in the final seconds. Rylan Jones led Samford with 19 points, while teammates Trey Fort and Lukas Walls added 12 and 10 points, respectively. The win marked a significant moment for Furman as they outscored Samford in points off turnovers and dominated in the paint. Both teams are preparing for their next games, with Furman facing East Tennessee State and Samford playing The Citadel.