Furman defeats Mercer 74-72

Furman Edges Mercer in Thrilling Conference Showdown

In a back-and-forth battle, Furman University emerged victorious over visiting team Mercer, 74-72, at home in Timmons Arena on Thursday night.

The home crowd witnessed an ebb and flow of momentum throughout the contest, with Furman holding a narrow 36-35 advantage at halftime. However, it was Mercer that entered the second half with a lead, only to see Furman regain control and ultimately outlast their opponent by just two points.

Alex Wilkins led the charge for Furman, notching 20 points on 3-4 three-point shooting (46.7% FG) and 7 assists, while Charles Johnston chipped in with 12 rebounds, 9 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. The duo's combined effort was instrumental in securing the home win.

Meanwhile, Baraka Okojie led Mercer in scoring with 22 points, but struggled from beyond the arc at a 2-5 clip (43.8% FG). Armani Mighty provided a spark off the bench with 13 rebounds and 8 points.

The game's largest lead was held by Furman at 9 points early on, before Mercer narrowed the deficit to as low as one point in the final minutes. The intensity picked up as both teams fought for every possession, resulting in an electrifying atmosphere that saw the home crowd on their feet until the very end.

In a testament to Furman's resilience and determination, they outlasted their opponent by just two points, capping off an impressive performance in front of their home fans.