Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ Furman Paladins
Lyons leads Furman to 88-86 OT win over Gardner-Webb
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jordan Lyons made six of his eight points in overtime as Furman remained unbeaten, taking an 88-86 victory over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night.
Gardner-Webb's David Efianayi scored seven points in the final 1:36 of regulation to tie at 78-78 and force the extra period. He nailed a trey with 68 seconds left to close to 78-76, then made two free throws.
Efianayi opened the extra period with a layup and Nate Johnson drilled a 3 for an 83-80 lead. Lyons answered with a trey of his own and followed with a layup. Efianayi, who finished with 16 points, nailed a 3-pointer to close to 87-86 with 16 seconds left. Lyons split a pair of free throws for the final score. Gardner-Webb's Eric Jamison missed a 3-point attempt from half court in the final seconds.
Clay Mounce had a career-high 26 points and Matt Rafferty followed with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Furman (3-0).
Jose Perez had 23 points for the Bulldogs (0-3).
Game Information
Greenville, SC
Referee:Brad Corriher
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:Landon Brandes
2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 31-5 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 4-29 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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