UNC Greensboro beats Furman 88-80 in OT

Published Jan. 14, 2023 8:15 p.m. ET

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Keyshaun Langley had 24 points in UNC Greensboro's 88-80 overtime win over Furman on Saturday night.

Langley also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the Spartans (11-8, 5-1 Southern Conference). Keondre Kennedy added 17 points while shooting 5 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds. Mikeal Brown-Jones was 3-of-11 shooting and 9 of 11 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points.

Langley made two free throws with 13 seconds left in regulation to make it 77-all and force overtime and his 3-pointer with 3:47 to play gave UNCG the lead for good at 80-78.

Jalen Slawson led the way for the Paladins (13-6, 4-2) with 22 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. Mike Bothwell added 22 points and six rebounds for Furman. Marcus Foster also had 15 points.

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UNC Greensboro next plays Thursday against Citadel at home, and Furman will visit Chattanooga on Wednesday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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