Furman Paladins 67, Western Carolina Catamounts 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Furman Paladins 86–67 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 0:03 swung win probability 54% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Furman Paladins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 30 | 37 | 67 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 37 | 49 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 0:03 swung win probability 54% → 87%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H2 37-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 0:03 (win probability 54% → 87% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 9-4.
- Outscored 13-3 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 8–0 | H1 15:05 | 62% → 32% |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 8–0 | H1 0:03 | 54% → 87% |