In American Athletic Conference men's basketball action, Cincinnati and Tulane earned home wins Wednesday night (Dec. 9). Cincinnati held off Furman, 78-73, while Tulane put on a defensive show in a 20-point win over Southern Miss.
Cincinnati 78, Furman 73 - Box Score
CINCINNATI (AP) — Keith Williams had 27 points as Cincinnati edged past Furman 78-73 on Wednesday.
Chris Vogt had four assists for Cincinnati (2-1). David DeJulius added nine rebounds.
Clay Mounce had 23 points for the Paladins (4-1), whose four-game season-opening winning streak was snapped. Noah Gurley added 20 points and eight rebounds, and Mike Bothwell had 14 points, six rebounds and six assists.