Liberty (2-4) tries to put their 4 game losing streak to end tonight in the Vines Center when they host Furman (1-3). Tip off is scheduled for 7pm. Here’s what you need to know about the Paladins:
1. Furman was picked to finish 8th in the 10-team SoCon.
Wofford was the preseason choice to repeat. Former Big South member VMI was picked 6th.
2. They are 1-3 on the season.
The Paladins beat Appalachian State, 84-65, and have lost to the College of Charleston, UC Davis, and Duke.
3. Niko Medved is in his 2nd season as Furman’s head coach.
Medved is 10-24 at Furman.
4. The Flames are 0-3 all-time against Furman.
The most recent meeting was last season where Liberty fell 86-83 on December 20th.
5. Stephen Croone was 2nd in the league in scoring at 19.1 points per game a year ago. 
The 6’0″ guard earned All-Southern Conference honors with his performance last season. He’s leading the Paladins in scoring this season with 13 points per game. He scored 40 points against the Flames a season ago.
6. William Gates Jr was selected to the SoCon All-Freshman squad last season.
The 6’1″ guard from Schertz, Texas is averaging 4.3 points per game, down from his 8.2 mark a year ago.
7. Furman finished with 9 wins last season.
The Paladins were 9-21 overall and 3-13 in conference play.
