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Men's Basketball By: Jordan Caskey

Furman Looks To Continue Momentum Against Bob Jones Tuesday Night

Tip-Off Set For 6:30 P.M. At Timmons Arena

Greenville, S.C. – Furman goes in search of its third straight win and sixth in its last seven games when the Paladin host the Bob Jones Bruins in non-conference men's basketball action Tuesday evening at Timmons Arena.
 
The Furman-Bob Jones matchup is slated for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to Dan Scott and Tom Van Hoy call the action of both games on The Fan Upstate at 97.7 FM and 1330 AM in Greenville, 97.1 FM and 1490 AM in Spartanburg, and via the Audacy app. Links for the broadcast, live audio, and live statistics are available at FurmanPaladins.com. 
 
Click here to purchase tickets. The Furman Basketball Toy Drive is underway, and Furman fans are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate in the toy bins in Timmons Arena.
 
Furman stands at 6-4 on the season and has won five of its last six games entering Tuesday's clash. The Paladins claimed a 79-69 victory over Harvard at Timmons Arena on Saturday behind 18 points from redshirt-sophomore Asa Thomas and 16 from Alex Wilkins.
 
Tuesday's game marks the fourth all-time meeting between Furman and Bob Jones with the Paladins holding a 3-0 series lead. The Greenville foes last met exactly two years ago, December 9, 2023, with Furman rolling to 100-58 win at Timmons Arena.
 
Bob Jones is 3-3 on the season following a 100-86 setback in its last outing on Friday night at Brevard. Justin Skelton leads Dr. Tony Miller's squad averaging 19.0 points per game.
 
Following Tuesday's contest, Furman will be idle for exams before returning to action with a trip to New York City on December 18 to face the Manhattan Jaspers.
 
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Players Mentioned

Asa Thomas

#3 Asa Thomas

Guard
6' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
Alex Wilkins

#10 Alex Wilkins

Guard
6' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Asa Thomas

#3 Asa Thomas

6' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
Guard
Alex Wilkins

#10 Alex Wilkins

6' 5"
Freshman
Guard