Furman beats Bethune-Cookman 79-70 as Charles Johnston scores 23 points

ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Charles Johnston had 23 points in Furman’s 79-70 win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday, giving the Paladins a victory in their first game of the season.

Johnston added 11 rebounds for the Paladins. Tom House scored 22 points, going 4 for 8 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 12 for 16 from the line. Marcus Kell shot 4 for 11 from the field, including 1 for 7 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Mari Jordan led the way for the Wildcats with 22 points. Bethune-Cookman also got nine points from Jaylen Jones. Jameel Morris added nine points and two steals.

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Furman hosts Bob Jones on Wednesday, and Bethune-Cookman visits Texas Tech on Thursday.

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