ROCK HILL, S.C. —

High Point scored 55 first half points on 64% shooting en route to a 97-71 victory over Furman in the 2025-26 season opener for both schools Monday night in the Field of 68 Tip-Off Marathon at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center.

The Panthers, coming off a 29-win season and an NCAA Tournament berth, used a 10-0 run early in the first half to break a 12-12 deadlock and take control of the game. High Point converted on 23-of-36 first half field goal attempts and forced the Paladins into 11 turnovers in the opening 20 minutes to fashion a 55-40 halftime lead.

In the second half, High Point connected on 5-of-11 triples and pushed its lead to as many as 32 points before claiming the 26-point victory. Rob Martin led the way for the Panthers with 22 points and four steals whi

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