There’s a thought process in life that one should not go grocery shopping when you’re hungry because it can lead to throwing a bunch of things in the basket that weren’t on the list.

By comparison, Alyssa Ervin showed up at Timmons Arena Saturday in the Basketball equivalent of starving because our former Lady 👩 Cavalier was doing a little of everything for the Paladins !

Minutes played : 34

Points scored : 17

Rebounds corralled : 7

Blocked 🚫 Shots – 3

Steals – 2

Assists – 1

Starting Lineup ✔✅

Voted Player of the Game ✔✅

Not sure about the old line about selling popcorn during halftime but I believe that she covered everything else for Coach Curtis Pierre.

Once again, Ervin had plenty of help as Furman finished the game with five players scoring in double figures.

Two things that have to jump off the page is that when WCU scored the opening basket 🧺 of the second half, they led 28-18. Furman outscored them 51-10 the rest of the contest, playing quite possibly the perfect 20 minutes of Hoops. 51-10 is bananas🍌 🍌.

The second thing took place in the final minute of the third quarter with just 33 seconds remaining and the game still in doubt at 46 – 33. WCU was on a fast break and somehow Ervin chased down the Catamount, finishing the play with a picture perfect blocked shot. One that belongs on an instructional video 📹 about not giving up on a play.

Not sure what all Coach said at the break that led to a 51-10 second half but I hope he took notes.

The Paladins will hit the road this week and play their next three contests on the road. Hopefully they will receive 🙏 good news on the injury front as two of their key 🔑 players are out right now.

The team is the definition of young with double digits of players that are Freshman and Sophomores. They were picked to finish near the bottom of the eight team league but for now, they are liking their view in the standings.

Just to show that Ervin was actually human yesterday afternoon, her 79% Free Throw percentage dropped slightly after finishing 5 of 9 from the stripe.

Thursday night in Macon, Georgia…..

Opening Jump Photo 📷

Furman University, Randolph College and Roanoke College are all set to play this afternoon !

Furman (10-8, 2-1) hosts Western Carolina (3-14, 0-3)

Furman lead 12 – 11 after the first quarter with Alyssa scoring 5 points on 2/4 shooting ➕ 1/1 FT. Add 1 rebound and 1 steal along with forcing a jump ball.

Randolph Wildcats were set to play in Lexington, Virginia at the same time but not sure if weather has effected that one because I can’t find it yet.

2nd quarter underway in Furman

Media TO – WCU leads 19-18, Ervin with 9

Halftime at Furman – WCU leads 26 – 18 after the Paladins miss on their last 14 shots. Ervin leads with 9 but once Coyle picked up her second foul the teams offense struggled.

Run now 15 -1 and Yes, Ervin called Glass on the 3 ! Wink, Wink 😉

Furman 22 – 1 run 🏃‍♂️, leading 40 -29 !!!

46 – 33 Furman University heading into the 4th quarter.

Ervin added a chase down blocked 🚫 shot for the highlight real in the final minute of the quarter !!!

TO – WCU with 7:23 to play, Paladins leading 53 – 33 (35 – 5 run 🏃‍♂️)

Washington & Lee 69-60, under 3 to play

Its gone final in Lexington…solid effort on the road against one of the Top teams in the ODAC. Cox played the entire second half to finish with 31 minutes, nine points and two rebounds.

Coach Curtis pulls his starters at 2:33 and a 28 point lead !!

Final Score – Dins 69, Western Carolina 38

WCU scored the opening basket 🧺 in the 3rd quarter to take a 28 – 18 lead. Then it was 51 – 10 the rest of the way.

The question of the day ?????

What did Coach Curtis say during halftime ???