November 23, 1999

FURMAN DOWNS FAU 87-70

BOCA RATON, Florida -- Furman senior Jackie Smith scored 20 and claimed 11 rebounds in leading the Lady Paladins to an 87-70 victory over Florida Atlantic University Tuesday in Boca Raton, Fla.

The Lady Paladins took a 45-33 lead into the halftime locker room and extended the Furman lead to as many as 27 points with 7:57 left before giving up 22 points in the final eight minutes. In addition to Smith's double-double, Torrie Scott added 17 points, while Ashley Shipp totaled 10. Scott also led the team in playmaking with six assists, and claimed four steals on the night. Freshman Orion Wake was second on the squad with eight rebounds.

The Lady Owls of FAU were led by Sheridan Andrews' 23 points, while Rita Mosley added 10. Kristy Halvorsen topped the squad with nine rebounds and had one block and one steal.

Furman is in action again on Sunday, November 28, at Coastal Carolina.