1) How do you beat the Cougars? Apparently, after the loss to UCF on Thursday, shutting down Antwaine Wiggins and Adjehi Baru combined for four points and six rebounds against the Knights. Wiggins looked like the league MVP early this season, but was not impressive offensively in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. If you can slow down Wiggins and Baru, you've got a chance to win against this team. Of course, Baru was in foul trouble. There was a bit of a blueprint for how to beat the Cougars provided on Thursday. They'll play UNC-Asheville on Friday.
2) Furman leads the SoCon in defense so far, which is why the inexperienced Paladins have been a pleasant surprise so far this year. They are blocking 4.5 shots per game, holding opponents to 39 percent shooting, and allowing just 56 points per game. This Furman team has been a pleasant surprise so far in the SoCon, and they visit Clemson on Friday night. With College of Charleston pulling off the upset over Clemson earlier this year, we should get a better indication of how good the Paladins are on Friday night.
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