FURMAN DOWNS BELMONT 85-74 AT INDIANA CLASSIC

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana -- Furman's Lady Paladin basketball team improved to 2-1 on the year Saturday with an 85-74 victory over the Belmont Bruins in consolation action at the Indiana Classic.

The Lady Paladins were led by senior point guard Tara Charles, who scored 24 points, 12 on six-for-nine shooting from three point range, and was named to the Classic's All-Tournament Team. Other double digit scorers for Furman included Mary Brock, who totaled 18, Torrie Scott, who tallied 12, and Kena Hodges, who had her first double-double of the year with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Lady Paladins will face the Tigers of Auburn University on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m.