Furman tops Western Carolina for spot in SoCon title game
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Mike Bothwell scored 26 points and JP Pegues added 24 and hit a go-ahead free throw with 28 seconds remaining in overtime to lead Furman to an 83-80 victory over Western Carolina, earning the Paladins a spot in the championship game of the Southern Conference Tournament. Bothwell added three steals for the Paladins (26-7), who will play either Chattanooga or Wofford for the title on Monday. Pegues hit three 3-pointers and grabbed five rebounds. Jalen Slawson scored 15. The Catamounts (18-15) were led by Vonterius Woolbright with 30 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.