- Matchup: Furman Paladins vs. Samford Bulldogs
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Venue: Pete Hanna Center, Homewood, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting showdown, the Samford Bulldogs (9-8) are set to face off against the Furman Paladins (12-5) at the Pete Hanna Center on Wednesday.
The Furman Paladins recently claimed a decisive victory against VMI, finishing the game at 69-48. They recorded 15 personal fouls, while VMI had 14. From beyond the arc, Furman managed 9 out of 31 attempts. VMI converted 9 of their 13 free-throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 69.2%. On the boards, VMI totaled 27 rebounds (11 offensive, 16 defensive) but had no blocks. The game saw VMI assist 9 times and achieve 16 steals. Defensively, Furman held VMI to a low 26.8% shooting percentage, allowing 15 out of 56 shots. The Paladins also recorded 14 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and made 7 steals. On the rebounding front, Furman grabbed 43 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 out of 18 attempts, giving them a free-throw shooting percentage of 55.6%. Furman’s field goal percentage for the game was 42.9%, completing 24 out of 56 shots, including 11 of 33 three-pointers.
One standout player was Alex Wilkins, who achieved 43.8% shooting from the field along with 4 assists. He played 34 minutes, recorded 3 rebounds, and totaled 17 points with 7 of 16 shooting.
Furman comes into this match with a solid record of 12-5 this season. They average 12.9 turnovers and commit 13.6 fouls per game. As a unit, Furman is grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 290 assists this season, ranking them 45th nationally for their passing abilities. They are shooting 32.2% from three-point range (159 of 494) and 63.4% from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Paladins are averaging 77.6 points per game (ranking 166th in D-1) with a shooting percentage of 47.6% from the floor.
Defensively, the Paladins are forcing an average of 10.8 turnovers and are drawing 16.9 fouls per game. Their defense ranks 148th nationally, allowing 215 assists this season. They are conceding a field goal percentage of 41.5% (433 out of 1,043) and allowing 32.8 rebounds per game. The Paladins yield 33.1% shooting from three-point distance and are positioned 85th in D-1 for points allowed per game (69.5).
In their most recent game, the Samford Bulldogs fell to Chattanooga, ending the contest with an 88-79 score. Samford allowed Chattanooga to secure 31 rebounds total (3 offensive). The Bulldogs excelled from three-point range with an impressive 42.1%, converting 8 of 19 attempts and going 22 for 24 from the free-throw line (91.7%). Defensively, they allowed Chattanooga to shoot 29 of 61 (47.5%). Samford shot 25 out of 54 from the field, achieving an accuracy of 46.3%. They made 7 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc (31.8%) and converted 22 free-throw tries, achieving a percentage of 61.1%. The Bulldogs faced 24 fouls from Chattanooga, leading to 36 free-throw attempts. They turned the ball over 8 times and earned 2 steals during the game, collecting 27 defensive and 4 offensive rebounds for a total of 31 boards.
Dylan Faulkner was pivotal for the Bulldogs in this matchup, scoring 24 points with an exceptional 80.0% success rate on his shots (8 of 10) alongside 5 rebounds and 2 assists over 27 minutes of play.
Samford holds a record of 9-8 this season. The Bulldogs are averaging 15.8 personal fouls per game and are shooting at a 66.0% success rate from the free-throw line. They assist on 15.0 baskets per game (140th in D-1) and average 9.2 turnovers. Throughout the season, Samford has tallied 1,325 points (77.9 per game) while averaging 37.8 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they are shooting at a 43.3% clip from the field, ranking 280th in the nation.
On the defensive end, Samford concedes 37.1% on three-point attempts (137 of 369) while opponents are successful 75.6% of the time at the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 13.1 assists and 38.4 rebounds per game, placing them 164th and 337th in D-1, respectively. Defensively, the Bulldogs rank 258th in college basketball for points per game allowed at 76.4. They force 9.6 turnovers per game and allow opponent shooting at a rate of 43.5% from the field (174th in Division 1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Furman
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