GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Furman used a dominant second half to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit and defeat UNC Greensboro 69-56 in a Southern Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Timmons Arena. The visiting Spartans led 35-25 at halftime but were outscored 44-21 after the break. Alyssa Ervin led the Paladins with 24 points. Chantelle Stuart added a game-high 26 points for Furman. Jaila Lee scored 17 points for UNC Greensboro. The victory improved Furman to 10-8 overall. UNC Greensboro fell to 12-6. Attendance was 317.

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (Interstat) — A dominant second-half surge propelled the Furman Paladins to a 69-56 victory over the UNC Greensboro Spartans in a Southern Conference women’s basketball game on Thursday night at Timmons Arena. The game turned decisively after halftime, as Furman erased a 10-point deficit by outscoring UNC Greensboro 44-21 over the final two quarters. The Paladins, who improved to 10-8 overall, were led by a stellar performance from Alyssa Ervin, who scored a game-high 24 points. Chantelle Stuart added 26 points for Furman in a contest that saw the home team capitalize on Spartan mistakes and control the game’s tempo after a sluggish start. UNC Greensboro, which fell to 12-6, started strong, building a 35-25 lead by halftime behind efficient perimeter shooting and active defense. The Spartans connected on five three-pointers in the first half and forced 10 Furman turnovers. Jaila Lee and Makiah Asidanya shouldered the offensive load early, finishing with 17 and 15 points, respectively. The pivotal shift began in the third quarter. Furman tightened its defense, applying pressure that disrupted the Spartan offense. UNC Greensboro managed only nine points in the period on 3-of-14 shooting and committed seven turnovers. Simultaneously, the Paladins found their rhythm, shooting 50% from the field in the quarter. A 12-2 run, fueled by baskets from Stuart, Ervin and Lauren Bailey, erased the deficit and gave Furman a lead it would not relinquish. The most important part of the game was Furman’s comprehensive third-quarter turnaround, which was rooted in defensive intensity and capitalizing on transition opportunities. After forcing a shot-clock violation on UNC Greensboro’s opening possession of the half, the Paladins set a tone. Clare Coyle, who anchored the defense with five assists, two blocks and two steals, was instrumental in disrupting the Spartan sets. Her steal and assist led to a Lauren Bailey three-pointer that cut the lead to four, and moments later, another Coyle steal ignited the fast break that resulted in a Stuart layup and Furman’s first lead since the game’s opening minutes at 33-31. The Spartans never recovered from the onslaught. Their offensive rating plummeted to 79.7 for the game, a stark contrast to their first-half performance, as they finished with 20 total turnovers. Furman converted those miscues into 19 points. The Paladins also dominated at the free-throw line, attempting 30 shots and making 20, while UNC Greensboro went 9 for 11. Furman’s offensive balance proved key. Beyond the scoring of Ervin and Stuart, Bailey contributed nine points, and Coyle added seven points, five assists and nine rebounds. The Paladins also won the battle on the glass, securing 11 offensive rebounds leading to 13 second-chance points. For UNC Greensboro, the offensive struggles extended beyond Lee and Asidanya. The rest of the squad combined for just 24 points on 7-of-28 shooting. The Spartans, who entered the game with a 79% probability to win according to National Statistical’s ELO system, saw their four-game winning streak snapped. Furman’s victory marked a significant rebound from a 44-61 loss at Chattanooga in its previous outing. UNC Greensboro had won eight of its last nine games prior to Thursday’s contest. Both teams return to Southern Conference play on Saturday. Furman will host Western Carolina, while UNC Greensboro travels to face Wofford. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in Greensboro on Feb. 14.

Preview: Hot UNC Greensboro Visits Furman in Southern Conference Clash TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (Interstat) — The UNC Greensboro Spartans, riding a seven-game winning streak, will visit the Furman Paladins in a Southern Conference women’s basketball matchup on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Timmons Arena. The Spartans (12-5 overall) have been dominant since early December, with their last loss coming on Dec. 10. Their streak includes convincing non-conference wins and a 2-0 start to SoCon play last week, defeating Samford 73-64 and Mercer 76-59. Guard Tasia Johnson has been a catalyst, averaging 10.3 points and 3.7 assists over the last six games. She scored a season-high 18 points in the win over Mercer. Furman (9-8) looks to rebound after a 61-44 road loss at Chattanooga last Saturday. The Paladins have shown flashes, including a narrow 72-70 win at East Tennessee State, but have struggled for consistency against stronger competition. Guard Sophia Pearl will be key for the home team, averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 assists over her last six contests. The game features a contrast in momentum. UNC Greensboro’s offense has been potent, scoring 94 or more points in three of its last five games. Furman’s defense, which allowed 82 points in a loss at Florida and 61 at Chattanooga, will face a significant test. This is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams. They will meet again in Greensboro on Feb. 14. The Spartans’ current streak is their longest since the 2021-22 season, while Furman aims to climb back to .500 in league play. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. UNC Greensboro visits Wofford on Saturday, while Furman hosts Western Carolina the same day.