GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Clare Coyle scored 16 points and Furman opened newly renovated Timmons Arena in style with a 85-27 victory over North Greenville in the Paladins' 2025-26 season opener Monday evening.

After playing its home games a year ago at North Greenville's Hayes Gymnasium during Timmons Arena's renovation, the Paladins used a driving layup from Raina McGowens to tally the first regular season points in the new facility on the way to an early 9-0 lead.

Furman led 24-4 after one period and took a 42-11 into intermission.

Coyle, a 6-foot-1 sophomore forward and preseason All-SoCon selection, hit on 7-of-10 shots in the contest and 2-of-4 free throws for her 16 points, which she complemented with six rebounds and a pair of steals in 19 minutes of playing time.

McGowens, a sophomore guard, followed with 14 points, and sophomore guard Alyssa Ervin, a transfer from Elon, rounded out Furman's double figure scoring trio with 13 points.

All 12 Paladins in uniform played and scored in the contest, which saw Furman shoot 46.4 percent from the field (32x69) and out-rebound North Greenville, 55-41.  

Coyle, Ervin, and freshman forward Tyriana Berry claimed a team high six rebounds to pace the Paladins.

Sophomore guard Chantelle Stuart registered nine assists and three steals.

The Trailblazers shot just 17.9 percent from the field, making only 12 of 67 shots.

Furman plays at Georgia on Thursday in a 6:30 p.m. contest.