Western Carolina looks to break its three-game slide when the Catamounts take on Samford. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.

Nick Anderson had 24 points, Cooper Bowser scored 18 of his 21 in the second half and Furman defeated Samford 72-70 on Wednesday night. Anderson shot 9 for 13, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc ...