Furman Paladins 77, Samford Bulldogs 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Furman Paladins
Furman Paladins defeated Samford Bulldogs 77–73 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:35 swung win probability 68% → 27%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Samford Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 40 | 37 | 77 |
| Samford Bulldogs | 40 | 33 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:35 swung win probability 68% → 27%.
Why Samford Bulldogs lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 17:35 (win probability 68% → 27% for the home side).
- Shot 48.2% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 8:23 | 53% → 85% |
| Furman Paladins | 8–0 | H2 17:35 | 68% → 27% |