Foster scores 17, Pegues makes late 3 in regulation and Furman beats The Citadel 82-79 in OT

Published Jan. 31, 2024 10:45 p.m. ET

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marcus Foster had 17 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, JP Pegues sank a contested 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left in regulation, and Furman defeated The Citadel 82-79 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Pegues scored 16 points while going 6 of 15 (2 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Paladins (12-10, 6-3 Southern Conference). Pjay Smith Jr. was 5 of 9 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.

AJ Smith and Elijah Morgan each scored 24 points for the Bulldogs (9-13, 1-8). Keynan Davis also put up 15 points.

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