Furman Paladins @ East Tennessee State Buccaneers
16-8, 7-4 SoCon
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16-8, 7-4 SoCon
17-7, 9-2 SoCon
75
17-7, 9-2 SoCon
Barkley's 15 help East Tennessee State down Furman 75-71 in OT
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Blake Barkley scored 15 points and East Tennessee State beat Furman 75-71 in overtime on Wednesday.
Barkley shot 4 of 13 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (17-7, 9-2 Southern Conference). Brian Taylor II scored 14 points while going 5 of 13 (2 of 4 from 3-point range). Jordan McCullum finished 6 of 10 from the field for 14 points.
The Paladins (16-8, 7-4) were led by Alex Wilkins, who recorded 19 points. Cooper Bowser added 18 points and eight rebounds for Furman. Charles Johnston had 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
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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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