The Furman Paladins Claim the 2026 SoCon Championship!

After 1,099 days since their last celebration, the No. 6 seed Furman Paladins returned to the top of the mountain, dismantling top-seeded ETSU 76–61 in a championship performance that was never in doubt. Richmond and Darren take you through the entire journey at the Harrah's Cherokee Center—from the opening-round thrillers to the moment Bob Richey’s squad dominated the final 40 minutes to cut down the nets.

In This Episode:

1. 1,099 Days Later: Furman’s return to SoCon glory and Bob Richey’s coaching masterclass.
2. Friday Night Drama: The Citadel’s program-defining win and Shola Adebisi’s clutch performance.
3. The 24-Rebound Game: Justin Neely’s "unheard of" effort against Wofford.
4. Freshman Phenoms: K.J. Younger’s 29-point breakout and Alex Wilkins’ rise to stardom.
5. The 17-Point Deficits: How Western Carolina and ETSU battled back in the quarterfinals.
6. Statistical Turnaround: How Furman flipped the script on their season-long shooting struggles.
7. Championship Breakdown: Bowser’s double-double and the defensive intensity that stifled the Buccaneers.
8. Selection Sunday Prep: Breaking down the seeding, the "eye test," and why Furman is a dangerous out in the Big Dance.

Can Furman win a game in the NCAA tournament?

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