Furman blitzes Columbia International on opening night, 104-46
Furman connected on 12 first half three-pointers and junior Tom House scored all of his game-high 21 points in the opening 20 minutes as Furman cruised to a 104-46 victory over Columbia International in the season opener Monday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.The Paladins, who shot 63.5% from the floor and 61.9% behind the arc on the night, raced out to a 58-15 halftime lead by hitting 12-of-17 three-point attempts. Furman increased its lead to as many as 64 points in the second half and all 13 players that dressed saw playing time while helping the Paladins win their eighth consecutive season opener.House, a transfer from Florida State, hit on 7-of-10 shots, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, to lead the Paladins.