Furman visits Belmont after Smiley's 23-point performance

Furman Paladins (4-0) at Belmont Bruins (2-1)

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Belmont takes on Furman after Jack Smiley scored 23 points in Belmont's 88-75 loss to the Lipscomb Bisons.

Belmont finished 26-6 overall a season ago while going 13-2 at home. The Bruins averaged 15.3 points off of turnovers, 11.1 second-chance points and 29.7 bench points last season.

Furman finished 22-13 overall with a 7-5 record on the road last season. The Paladins allowed opponents to score 70.8 points per game and shot 42.7% from the field last season.

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