Furman’s basketball program asserted its dominance early and often, dismantling Bob Jones 121-52 in a decisive Wednesday night contest at Greenville, S.C. The Paladins (2-0) controlled the pace of play from the opening tip, leveraging superior shooting efficiency to build an insurmountable lead that rendered the second half a formality. This emphatic win not only secures Furman’s second victory of the season but also establishes a clear benchmark for their offensive capabilities against lower-tier competition.
Furman’s balanced attack and efficient shooting set the tone in a dominant 69-point victory.
Tom House emerged as the primary catalyst for Furman’s attack, scoring 17 points on impressive 6-of-8 shooting, including three made three-pointers. He was effectively supported by Jordan Butler, who contributed 15 points and six rebounds, while Abijah Franklin added 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting. The Paladins’ ability to distribute the ball and hit shots from deep created a scoring surge that overwhelmed the Bob Jones defense, who could not contain the multiple threats posed by Furman’s frontcourt and perimeter players.
On the other side of the ball, Bob Jones struggled to find consistent rhythm, with Lewis Robertson leading the Bruins in scoring with 14 points and six rebounds. Landen Sullivan chipped in 11 points, and Shad Vander Hart added eight, but the effort was not enough to keep the game competitive. Furman looks to maintain this momentum as they prepare for their next challenge, hosting Northern Iowa on Saturday in a test that will likely prove far more demanding than their opening-night performance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
