Western Carolina Catamounts 80, Furman Paladins 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Furman Paladins 80–77 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at OT 1:15 swung win probability 65% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Furman Paladins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 38 | 27 | 15 | 80 |
| Furman Paladins | 30 | 35 | 12 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at OT 1:15 swung win probability 65% → 0%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H1 30-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at OT 1:15 (win probability 65% → 0% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-11.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 8–0 | H1 5:32 | 54% → 22% |
| Furman Paladins | 8–0 | H2 8:19 | 20% → 63% |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 9–0 | OT 1:15 | 65% → 0% |