GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, Chattanooga triumphed over Furman with a close score of 75-71. The win was significantly boosted by notable performances from Frank Champion, Trey Bonham, and Honor Huff, who each contributed 16 points to the team’s success.

Champion’s performance was impressive, as he also secured nine rebounds, contributing to the Mocs’ (12-7, 4-2 Southern Conference) solid standing. Huff showcased his shooting skills with a 4 of 8 success rate from the field, including one three-pointer out of three attempts, and he excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 7 of 8. Bonham, despite a challenging night, shot 5 of 15 overall, including 1 of 3 from beyond the arc, while also going 5 for 6 at the line.

For the Paladins (15-4, 3-3), Pjay Smith Jr. was the standout performer, leading with 18 points and contributing two blocks. Nick Anderson supported with 15 points, showing his scoring ability. Additionally, Cooper Bowser made an impact on the game with a well-rounded performance, finishing with nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks.

Looking ahead, Chattanooga is set to face Samford on Thursday at home, while Furman will travel to take on VMI on Wednesday. The upcoming games promise to be just as exciting as this closely contested match.