Furman Paladins 71, UConn Huskies 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-20 · Winner: UConn Huskies
UConn Huskies defeated Furman Paladins 82–71 on 2026-03-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 8:11 swung win probability 57% → 85%. 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 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| UConn Huskies | 40 | 42 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 8:11 swung win probability 57% → 85%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H2 35-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:11 (win probability 57% → 85% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-4.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | 8–0 | H1 8:11 | 57% → 85% |
| UConn Huskies | 8–0 | H2 1:13 | 91% → 100% |