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As we wind down non-conference play, here’s a look at where things stack up in the Southern Conference.
1. Furman (5-3): Furman continues to be the head of the class when it comes to the Southern Conference basketball power rankings. The Paladins are coming off a pair of losses to, albeit, really good teams. Furman continues to be led by the trio of Mike Bothwell, Clay Mounce and Noah Gurley, but still must continue to develop a bench as we inch closer to conference play.
2. Mercer (6-1): Mercer suffered its first loss of the 2020-21 season on Wednesday night, when it fell 88-81 on the road at Georgia State a team it already defeated earlier this season. The Bears continue to get strong play out of point guard Neftali Alvarez, who has proven to be an outstanding addition, and had a buzzer-beating layup to help the Bears to a win over Georgia Southern over the weekend. Ross Cummings continues to do his thing, sizzling from beyond the arc, ranking