Furman dropped to 10-7 (0-1 SoCon).“This league is so balanced and talented, so you’re going to have to win your home games,” said head coach Jimmy Garrity of the conference-opening win.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Pjay Smith Jr.'s 21 points helped Furman defeat East Tennessee State 73-70 on Wednesday night. Smith had six rebounds for the Paladins (15-3, 3-2 Southern Conference).