Furman edges Bethune-Cookman 79-70 in season opener
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Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Furman defeated Bethune-Cookman 79-70 in their season opener on November 2. Charles Johnston led Furman with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Tom House contributed with 22 points. Mari Jordan was the top scorer for Bethune-Cookman, finishing with 22 points. Furman returns to action on Wednesday against Bob Jones, while Bethune-Cookman will play Texas Tech on Thursday.
- •Furman scores 79 points to defeat Bethune-Cookman.
- •Charles Johnston records 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- •Tom House adds 22 points for Furman.
- •Mari Jordan leads Bethune-Cookman with 22 points.
- •Furman plays Bob Jones next, Bethune-Cookman faces Texas Tech.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Furman beats Bethune-Cookman 79-70 as Charles Johnston scores 23 points
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Furman wins 79-70 over Bethune-Cookman
"(AP) — Charles Johnston had 23 points in Furman’s 79-70 win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday, giving the Paladins a victory in their first game of the season.Johnston added 11 rebounds for the Paladins.
"(AP) — Charles Johnston had 23 points in Furman’s 79-70 win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday in a season opener for both teams.Johnston added 11 rebounds for the Paladins.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 5:00 AMFurman beats Bethune-Cookman 79-70 as Charles Johnston scores 23 points
(AP) — Charles Johnston had 23 points in Furman’s 79-70 win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday, giving the Paladins a victory in their first game of the season.Johnston added 11 rebounds for the Paladins.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 4:04 AMFurman wins 79-70 over Bethune-Cookman
(AP) — Charles Johnston had 23 points in Furman’s 79-70 win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday in a season opener for both teams.Johnston added 11 rebounds for the Paladins.
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