Furman University NCAA News

BOONE, N.C. - Jordan Miller equaled a career-high with 26 points and freshman Colin Reddick added a career-best 14 as Furman rallied past Appalachian State 85-82 in the Southern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday evening at the Holmes Convocation Center.

BOONE, N.C. - After enduring a 6-24 season in 2008-09, the Furman University men's basketball team is off to an encouraging 4-1 start in 2009-10. The Paladins likely will have a far better idea as to how far they have progressed tonight when they open their Southern Conference schedule at Appalachian State.

An autopsy found that a former Wando High School football player who died during his first preseason workout at Western Carolina suffered complications from an enlarged heart.

Furman defeats UNC-Asheville 72-66 Eds: APNewsNow. Furman 72, UNC-Asheville 66. ASHEVILLE, N.C. Jordan Miller scored 20 points to lead Furman to a 72-66 over North Carolina-Asheville on Friday night.

While helping Furman to a solid finish, Furman redshirt freshman rover Mitch McGrath made the most of his first two starts.

Rival coaches in the Southern Conference apparently see the potential for a bright future for the Furman University football team.

Trey Stanton came off the bench to compile a career-high 23 points, leading Rice to a 77-65 victory against Furman on Tuesday night.

Furman University quarterback Jordan Sorrells and free safety Nathan Wade have been selected Southern Conference Players of the Week.

Saaka's 22 points pace Furman over Dartmouth 83-60 Eds: APNewsNow. Furman 83, Dartmouth 60.

They saved the best for last. Taking on rival Wofford in the final game of the season, Furman delivered its most complete performance, pounding the Terriers for a 58-21 victory Saturday in Paladin Stadium.

Heath Cockburn will take his final snaps as a Furman University football player Saturday when the Paladins host Wofford in a Southern Conference game that will also be the season finale for both teams.

Justin Brown will play his final football game for Furman this Saturday when the Paladins close out against Wofford.

Now that is the way to Saaka to a defense. Furman University junior forward Amu Saaka transferred in from the University of South Florida last year and sat out last season to retain two years of eligibility.

Amu Saaka scored a career-high 29 points and Furman rallied to defeat Presbyterian 68-64 on Tuesday night.

Coming off a 39-point win in its season opener, the Furman University men's basketball team hosts Presbyterian College at Timmons Arena tonight.

Furman University men's basketball coach Jeff Jackson hopes the development of his underclassmen can help the Paladins move into the upper tier of competition.

Jordan Sorrells threw for 244 yards and Furman scored two touchdowns as Furman defeated Georgia Southern 30-22 on Saturday.

Furman's Jordan Mller, showing more muscle from hours spent in the weightroom, led the Paladins to a 88-49 rout of Lees-McCrae on Friday night.

Jordan Miller scored 23 points to lead Furman to an 88-49 win over Lees-McRae on Friday night in the Paladins' season opener.

Alabama natives Jerry Williams, Adam Mims and Max Lerner had their wishes granted on Saturday, playing in Auburn University's Jordan-Hare Stadium.