The Furman Paladins defeated the Samford Bulldogs 80-72 on Wednesday night led by Pjay Smith Jr.'s 32 points

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Pjay Smith Jr. scored 32 points as Furman beat Samford 80-72 on Wednesday night.

Smith added four steals for the Paladins (20-8, 8-7 Southern Conference). Cooper Bowser scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Nick Anderson had 13 points and went 4 of 10 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range).

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