Samford defeats Furman 84-77 in the SoCon semifinals, led by Achor Achor's 28 points and 14 rebounds, advancing to the championship game.

The Big Picture

The victory propels Samford to the championship game against the winner of ETSU versus Chattanooga.

By the Numbers
  • Achor Achor scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Samford.
  • Furman shot 34.4% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range.
State of Play
  • Samford advances to the championship game after defeating Furman in the semifinals.
  • Furman's season ends with a 17-16 record, shooting poorly from the field and three-point range.
Bottom Line

Samford's victory over Furman sets up a clash in the championship game, while Furman falls short after shooting inadequately.