GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Gary Wilkins had a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown, highlighting five turnovers forced by the Furman defense, en route to a 27-10 win over Appalachian State Saturday.
Furman (3-4, 2-2 Southern Conference) also recovered four fumbles against the rival Mountaineers (1-6, 1-3) in the last conference contest between the two schools. Appalachian State will depart for the Sun Belt Conference in 2014.
The Paladins held a 6-3 lead before Wilkins’ interception halted a promising Appalachian State drive and gave Furman its first touchdown of the game.
A rushing touchdown by Ernie Cain and a 25-yard touchdown pass from Reese Hannon to Ryan Culbreath gave the Paladins a 27-3 lead in the third quarter.
