Furman Paladins @ UAB Blazers
3-3, 0-1 Away
86
3-3, 0-1 Away
4-2, 2-1 Home
92
4-2, 2-1 Home
UAB defeats Furman 92-86
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Yaxel Lendeborg's 19 points helped UAB defeat Furman 92-86 on Saturday night.
Lendeborg added 10 rebounds and five blocks for the Blazers (4-2). Javian Davis scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Eric Gaines finished with 13 points.
Marcus Foster led the way for the Paladins (3-3) with 27 points and two steals. Pjay Smith Jr. added 15 points for Furman. In addition, Tyrese Hughey finished with 14 points.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
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Referee:Sean Casady
Referee:Chris Ford
Referee:Ryan Christian
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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