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Bob Jones U Bruins @ Furman Paladins

Current Records: Bob Jones U 0-1, Furman 4-5

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After two games on the road, Furman is heading back home. They will take on the Bob Jones U Bruins at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Furman pushed their score all the way to 83 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 97-83 to the Razorbacks. Furman found out winning isn't easy when your shooting is a whole 22.3% worse than the opposition.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was JP Pegues, who scored 21 points along with 6 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Williams, who scored 20 points.

Meanwhile, Bob Jones U had to hit the road for their first game and unfortunately the road hit them back. They were dealt a punishing 90-49 loss at the hands of the Eagles last Tuesday.

The Paladins have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for the Bruins, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Furman have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Bob Jones U struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more NCAA Basketball content.

Everything came up roses for Furman against Bob Jones U in their previous meeting back in November of 2018 as the squad secured a 102-48 win. Will Furman repeat their success, or does Bob Jones U have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

Series History

Furman has won both of the games they've played against Bob Jones U in the last 6 years.

  • Nov 06, 2018 - Furman 102 vs. Bob Jones U 48
  • Nov 10, 2017 - Furman 101 vs. Bob Jones U 48