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Furman vs Jacksonville Final: 78-69 - Recap
Furman got a 25-point performance from Charles Johnston as they ran past Jacksonville 78-69 on Monday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
PJay Smith Jr. had 14 points for Furman and Tom House chipped in with 13 points. PJay Smith Jr. had 6 assists for them, while Garrett Hien was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Jacksonville got a 26-point performance from Robert McCray V, who was supported by 11 points from Zach Bell. Simon Wheeler had 5 assists in a losing cause for Jacksonville, while Stephon Payne III grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Jacksonville were victorious, as the score was 36-34 at the break.
Jacksonville had a 38-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Furman takes its act home to face Tulane looking for another win. For Jacksonville, they head home to face South Carolina State.