VMI Keydets @ Furman Paladins
13-16, 7-9 SoCon
71
13-16, 7-9 SoCon
21-8, 9-7 SoCon
75
21-8, 9-7 SoCon
Anderson's 22 lead Furman over VMI 75-71
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Nick Anderson's 22 points helped Furman defeat VMI 75-71 on Saturday.
Anderson shot 6 for 14 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Paladins (21-8, 9-7 Southern Conference). Pjay Smith Jr. scored 17 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Ben Vanderwal had nine points and shot 4 of 6 from the field.
TJ Johnson finished with 21 points and four steals for the Keydets (13-16, 7-9). Tan Yildizoglu added 20 points for VMI. Rickey Bradley, Jr. also had 11 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Greenville, SC
ESPN+
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:Allen Sutton
Referee:Luke Payne
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern 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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