ncaab Game Recap
Furman Downs VMI 75-71 - Match Report
Furman grabbed a 75-71 win over VMI on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Nick Anderson at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Furman earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Furman got 17 points from PJay Smith Jr. and another 9 points from Ben VanderWal. Ben VanderWal contributed 4 assists, while PJay Smith Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
VMI got 21 points from TJ Johnson in a losing cause and another 20 points from Tan Yildizoglu. AJ Clark contributed 5 assists for them, while AJ Clark had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Furman were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Furman won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-31.
Next game, Furman takes its act home to face The Citadel looking for another win. For VMI, they head home to face Samford.