GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a competitive matchup on Saturday, UNC Greensboro triumphed over Furman with a score of 58-50. Kenyon Giles emerged as a standout player for the Spartans, contributing 19 points to the team’s effort. He showcased his shooting skills by hitting 7 of his 16 attempts from the field, along with making 4 successful free throws out of 4 attempts, but he struggled from long range, sinking just 1 of 4 three-point attempts.

Ronald Polite also played a significant role in the victory, scoring 15 points with an efficient shooting performance of 5 for 11 from the field. Polite was effective at the charity stripe, converting 5 of 6 free throws while also grabbing five rebounds and dishing out five assists. Donovan Atwell added to the scoring with 8 points, despite having more challenges on the court, finishing with 3 field goals made on 12 tries, including 2 for 7 from three-point distance.

On the other side, Furman fought hard but ultimately fell short. The Paladins, who now sit at 19-8 overall and 7-7 in the Southern Conference, were led by Pjay Smith Jr., who scored 17 points. Nick Anderson contributed significantly with 16 points, while Tom House rounded out the scoring for Furman with 10 points and secured six rebounds.

This contest highlighted the competitive spirit and talent present in the Southern Conference, with both teams showcasing their skills in a tightly contested game.