Pegues, Furman hoping to extend March Madness stay
March 17, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — JP Pegues has watched the shot over and over. A March Madness memory for Furman for all time.
In Pegues' wildest dreams, he never imagined himself becoming an instant star.
Furman wins, headed to first NCAA tourney since 1980
March 7, 2023 GMTASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson scored 20 points and Furman beat Chattanooga 88-79 on Monday night to win the Southern Conference Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1980.
Furman tops Western Carolina for spot in SoCon title game
March 6, 2023 GMTASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Mike Bothwell scored 26 points and JP Pegues added 24 and hit a go-ahead free throw with 28 seconds remaining in overtime to lead Furman to an 83-80 victory over Western Carolina on Sunday, earning the Paladins a spot in the championship game of the Southern Conference Tournament.
Furman tops Mercer in SoCon Tourney quarterfinal
March 4, 2023 GMTASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — JP Pegues had 22 points in Furman's 73-58 victory against Mercer on Saturday in a Southern Conference Tournament matchup.
Pegues shot 7 for 11 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Paladins (25-7).
Bothwell’s 35 lead Furman over Samford 93-79
February 25, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mike Bothwell's 35 points led Furman over Samford 93-79 on Saturday.
Bothwell was 10 of 15 shooting, including 5 for 8 from distance, and went 10 for 11 from the line for the Paladins (24-7, 15-3 Southern Conference).
Slawson’s 27 lead Furman past Mercer 70-67
February 23, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson scored 27 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Furman beat Mercer 70-67 on Wednesday night.
With its 17th consecutive victory over the Bears, Furman (23-7, 14-3 SoCon) setup a Saturday showdown at Samford for the Southern Conference regular season title and No.
Foster’s 15 help Furman beat East Tennessee State 83-79
February 20, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Marcus Foster had 15 points in Furman's 83-79 win over East Tennessee State on Sunday night.
Foster also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Paladins (22-7, 13-3 Southern Conference).
Clark scores 21 in The Citadel’s 69-65 victory over Furman
February 16, 2023 GMTCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Stephen Clark scored 21 points to help The Citadel defeat Furman 69-65 on Wednesday night.
Clark added seven rebounds, four steals, and four blocks for the Bulldogs (10-18, 5-10 Southern Conference).
Williams’ 18 lead Furman past VMI 94-63
February 9, 2023 GMTLEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Williams had 18 points and Furman beat VMI 94-63 on Wednesday night.
Williams also contributed eight rebounds for the Paladins (20-6, 11-2 Southern Conference). Mike Bothwell scored 14 points, going 5 of 10 (3 for 8 from distance).
Slawson scores 16 as Furman knocks off Wofford 80-67
February 5, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson finished with 16 points and nine rebounds to lead Furman to an 80-67 victory over Wofford on Saturday.
Slawson added four steals for the Paladins (19-6, 10-2 Southern Conference) who upped their win streak to six.
Pegues propels Furman to 69-57 victory over UNC Greensboro
January 29, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — JP Pegues scored 17 points to help Furman beat UNC Greensboro 69-57 on Sunday.
Pegues was 4-of-10 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 7 for 11 from the foul line for the Paladins (17-6, 8-2 Southern Conference).
Slawson puts up 26 as Furman downs Samford 91-84 in OT
January 26, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson had 26 points in Furman's 91-84 overtime win over Samford on Wednesday night.
Slawson also had 11 rebounds and three steals for the Paladins (16-6, 7-2 Southern Conference).
Pegues scores 24, leads Furman to 95-82 victory over Wofford
January 22, 2023 GMTSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — JP Pegues scored 24 points and Furman beat Wofford 96-82 on Sunday.
Pegues also grabbed eight rebounds for the Paladins (15-6, 6-2 Southern Conference). Alex Williams pitched in with 20 points and five rebounds.
Bothwell scores 22 as Furman knocks off Chattanooga 77-69
January 19, 2023 GMTCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Bothwell's 22 points helped Furman defeat Chattanooga 77-69 on Wednesday night.
Bothwell shot 7 for 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for the Paladins (14-6, 5-2 Southern Conference).
Foster scores 23 as Furman defeats VMI 85-62
December 30, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Marcus Foster had 23 points in Furman's 85-62 victory over VMI on Thursday night.
Foster also had eight rebounds for the Paladins (10-4). JP Pegues scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc, and added six rebounds.
Pegues scores 20 in Furman’s 106-79 win over Anderson (SC)
December 20, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — JP Pegues' 20 points helped Furman defeat Anderson (SC) 106-79 on Monday night.
Pegues had six assists for the Paladins (9-4). Jalen Slawson scored 18 points with six rebounds and three steals.
Slawson’s 25 lead Furman past Winthrop 82-67
December 10, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson had 25 points in Furman's 82-67 win against Winthrop on Saturday night.
Slawson had five rebounds for the Paladins (7-3). Mike Bothwell scored 16 points while shooting 8 for 17, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added seven assists.
High Point defeats Furman 85-82
December 7, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jaden House had 29 points in High Point's 85-82 win against Furman on Tuesday night.
Zack Austin scored the last two points of the game with a pair of free throws with six seconds left.
Slawson, Garrison carry Furman over Mercer 80-66 in SoCon
March 6, 2022 GMTASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson and Conley Garrison scored 15 points apiece as Furman topped Mercer 80-66 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference tournament on Saturday night. Mike Bothwell added 14 points, Alex Hunter scored 13 and JP Pegues had 10 for the Paladins.