Furman Paladins @ Western Carolina Catamounts
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FUR | 32 | 45 | 77 |
WCU | 30 | 55 | 85 |
Jones scores 20, Woolbright has triple-double as Western Carolina takes down Furman 85-77
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Russell Jones had 20 points and Vonterius Woolbright had a triple-double in Western Carolina's 85-77 win against Furman on Wednesday night.
Jones was 5 of 11 shooting, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Catamounts (21-9, 10-7 Southern Conference). Woolbright scored 15 points and completed a triple-double with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. DJ Campbell shot 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points.
The Paladins (16-14, 10-7) were led by JP Pegues, who posted 35 points and five assists. Ben Vanderwal added 10 points, six rebounds and two steals for Furman.
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Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Referee:Chris King
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:Chris McCurry
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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