Furman Paladins 86, Samford Bulldogs 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Furman Paladins
Furman Paladins defeated Samford Bulldogs 86–81 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:14 swung win probability 47% → 0%. 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 | 46 | 40 | 86 |
| Samford Bulldogs | 46 | 35 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:14 swung win probability 47% → 0%.
Why Samford Bulldogs lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 3:14 (win probability 47% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 9–0 | H2 3:14 | 47% → 0% |