Furman Paladins 71, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: East Tennessee State Buccaneers
East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated Furman Paladins 75–71 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 6:01 swung win probability 5% → 57%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 35 | 26 | 10 | 71 |
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 23 | 38 | 14 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 6:01 swung win probability 5% → 57%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H2 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 6:01 (win probability 5% → 57% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-9.
- Outscored 16-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 8–0 | H2 14:10 | 5% → 24% |
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 12–0 | H2 6:01 | 5% → 57% |