Furman Paladins @ VMI Keydets
17-10, 8-6 SoCon
90
17-10, 8-6 SoCon
6-21, 1-13 SoCon
72
6-21, 1-13 SoCon
Thomas scores 25 and Furman hands VMI 12th straight loss, 90-72
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Asa Thomas scored 25 points and Furman beat VMI 90-72 on Saturday, handing the Keydets a 12th straight loss.
Thomas also had five rebounds and five assists for the Paladins (17-10, 8-6 Southern Conference). Cooper Bowser added 14 points and blocked three shots. Charles Johnston scored 11.
TJ Johnson finished with 26 points and six rebounds to lead the Keydets (6-21, 1-13). Tan Yildizoglu totaled 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Linus Holmstrom also scored 13.
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Game Information
Lexington, VA
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Referee:Austin Jones
Referee:Kurt Tackett
Referee:Allen Sutton
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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