House leads Furman against UNC Greensboro after 26-point game
Greenville, South Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Furman hosts UNC Greensboro after Tom House scored 26 points in Furman's 96-72 win over the Mercer Bears.
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