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Furman vs The Citadel Final: 71-61 - Recap
Furman got 20 points from Jordan Lyons as they ran past The Citadel 71-61 on Thursday at McAlister Field House.
Bettors who backed Furman were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks.
Furman got 17 points from Clay Mounce and another 17 points from Alex Hunter. Clay Mounce contributed 5 assists, while Matt Rafferty cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Citadel got 19 points from Lew Stallworth in a losing cause and another 14 points from Zane Najdawi. Lew Stallworth contributed 5 assists for them, while Zane Najdawi had 9 rebounds.
Furman was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored The Citadel as they grabbed 28 boards, while Furman only had 26
Furman heads into a battle against Mercer. The Citadel, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wofford.