East Tennessee State Buccaneers 78, Furman Paladins 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: East Tennessee State Buccaneers
East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated Furman Paladins 78–69 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:00 swung win probability 79% → 31%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Furman Paladins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 34 | 44 | 78 |
| Furman Paladins | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:00 swung win probability 79% → 31%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H2 35-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 12:00 (win probability 79% → 31% for the home side).
- Shot 40.0% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 8–0 | H2 12:00 | 79% → 31% |