UNC Greensboro Spartans @ Furman Paladins
Justin Neely scores 24 to lead UNC Greensboro past Furman 67-64
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 8, 2026, 03:45 pm
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Justin Neely scored 24 points and made two free throws with six seconds left to help UNC Greensboro hold off Furman 67-64 on Sunday.
Neely also added 13 rebounds and three steals for the Spartans (10-15, 6-6 Southern Conference). Noah Norgaard and Donald Whitehead Jr. both scored 11.
Cooper Bowser led the Paladins (16-9, 7-5) with 20 points and six rebounds. Alex Wilkins totaled 15 points and five assists, while Asa Thomas scored nine.
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Game Information
Greenville, SC
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Referee:Chuck Jones
Referee:Anthony Eades
Referee:Michael Wallace
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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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