SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, Pjay Smith Jr. delivered a decisive 3-pointer with just 1.1 seconds remaining on the clock, securing a narrow 78-75 victory for Furman over Wofford on Saturday. Smith was instrumental in the victory, scoring a remarkable 26 points. This win propels Furman into the Southern Conference Tournament as the fifth seed, while Wofford will enter as the sixth seed.
Smith’s contributions extended beyond his scoring prowess, as he also logged four steals for the Paladins. Alongside him, Nick Anderson made a notable impact, successfully shooting 8 of 14 overall, with 2 of 5 from the 3-point line, and a perfect 3 of 3 from the free-throw line, accumulating 21 points. Garrett Hien added to the team’s efforts, shooting 3 of 5, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, to add eight points to Furman’s total.
On the opposing side, the Terriers were bolstered by Kyler Filewich, who achieved a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Corey Tripp matched Filewich’s scoring with 16 points of his own, while Jackson Sivills complemented the effort with an additional 11 points.
With this victory, Furman and Wofford both look ahead to the conference tournament, eager to capitalize on the momentum from their regular-season performances. As the teams prepare for the challenges ahead, the stage is set for an exciting tournament with both squads vying for further success.
