The Citadel Bulldogs 51, Furman Paladins 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Furman Paladins
Furman Paladins defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 72–51 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 17:35 swung win probability 59% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why The Citadel Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| Furman Paladins | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 17:35 swung win probability 59% → 91%.
Why The Citadel Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 20-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 0:32 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.4% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-2 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 8–0 | H2 17:35 | 59% → 91% |
| Furman Paladins | 8–0 | H2 7:01 | 85% → 100% |
| Furman Paladins | 10–0 | H2 0:32 | 100% → 100% |