Furman Paladins @ Harvard Crimson
12-1, 4-1 Away
77
12-1, 4-1 Away
3-8, 2-2 Home
63
3-8, 2-2 Home
Smith scores 25 as Furman knocks off Harvard 77-63
BOSTON -- — Pjay Smith Jr. had 25 points in Furman's 77-63 win over Harvard on Saturday.
Smith added seven rebounds and five assists for the Paladins (12-1). Nick Anderson shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line to add 16 points. Garrett Hien had 10 points and went 5 of 9 from the field.
Chandler Pigge led the Crimson (3-8) in scoring, finishing with 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Thomas Batties II added 14 points and six rebounds for Harvard.
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Game Information
Cambridge, MA
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Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:David Powell
Referee:Josh Anderson
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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