ELON, N.C. —

(Furman Athletics) Furman rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit and converted on 18-of-20 free throws over the final 20 minutes on its way to a 97-88 victory over Elon Wednesday evening at the Schar Center.

Elon (4-4) grabbed an early lead as Chandler Cuthrell scored 11 points and the Phoenix totaled eight second-chance points before the first media timeout. Three straight triples upped the Elon advantage to 26-13 and Bryson Cokley’s layup with 9:45 left in the half extended the Phoenix lead to 33-15.

Furman guard Eddrin Bronson stopped the run with a three-pointer and Asa Thomas drained four triples in the final seven minutes of the period as Furman finished the half on a 17-1 run to pull even at the break, 44-44.

The Paladins (5-4) trailed 54-53 with under 15 minu

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