GREENVILLE, S.C. — In an exciting matchup on Friday night, Pjay Smith Jr. showcased an outstanding performance, scoring 29 points to guide Furman to a 75-67 victory over Tulane.

Smith also demonstrated his defensive abilities, contributing three steals as the Paladins improved their record to 4-0. Nick Anderson supported the effort with a solid performance, adding 19 points and showcasing his shooting accuracy with 5 of 11 from the field, including 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, along with perfect free-throw shooting (4 for 4). Davis Molnar chipped in six points, making 3 of 5 attempts from the floor.

For the Green Wave, Asher Woods led the scoring with 17 points, while Gregg Glenn III posted a notable double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out four assists. Mari Jordan also contributed 14 points to Tulane’s efforts.

Furman seized the lead early in the first half, pulling ahead with just under 19 minutes remaining, and they maintained control throughout the game. The Paladins held a slim 32-28 advantage at halftime, with Smith scoring nine points before the break. His remarkable performance continued in the second half as he added 20 more points, cementing Furman’s comfortable eight-point win over Tulane.