NCAAB · Final

Furman Paladins Edge Charleston Southern Buccaneers 84-76

Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Timmons Arena

Furman Paladins 84, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins?

Furman Paladins beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 84-76 at Timmons Arena on December 21, 2025.

Who was favored in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup, the Furman Paladins secured a victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers with a final score of 84-76 at Timmons Arena. The win marks Furman's strong performance, extending their winning streak to five games. Furman entered this game with a home record of 6-0 and an overall record of 9-4, showcasing their dominance on their home court. The Paladins have averaged 80.6 points per game while allowing 67.8, demonstrating their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. Their recent form has been impressive, with an average of 84.2 points scored and 70.8 points allowed over their last five games.

On the other hand, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, who came into the game with an away record of 1-3 and an overall record of 8-6, have also shown signs of improvement. They have won their last three games and averaged 85.3 points scored while allowing 73.2 points in their last ten games. This offensive output has been critical in their recent successes, including a notable 113-90 victory against the North Florida Ospreys just days before facing Furman.

The matchup was particularly interesting due to the teams' previous encounter earlier in the season, where Furman defeated Charleston Southern 67-46 on November 23, 2024. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as both teams were eager to assert their dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant absences affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their best players. The game took place under favorable conditions at Timmons Arena, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere for the fans.

Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Furman was favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The odds reflected the Paladins' strong home performance and recent form, while the Buccaneers were seen as underdogs but capable of an upset given their recent scoring prowess.

As the game unfolded, Furman maintained a slight lead throughout, showcasing their ability to execute under pressure. Key moments included a crucial three-point jumper by Asa Thomas that brought the score to 79-73 in favor of Furman, followed by free throws that helped seal the victory. The Paladins' ability to convert free throws in the closing moments was pivotal, as they capitalized on their opportunities to extend their lead.

Overall, the matchup highlighted Furman’s home advantage and their offensive firepower, while Charleston Southern demonstrated their resilience and scoring ability. The final score of 84-76 reflects a competitive contest, with both teams showcasing their strengths and strategies.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -10.5	155.5 o -115 / u -105	Charleston Southern Buccaneers +455 · Furman Paladins -625

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Leaders

PointsAsa Thomas25Furman Paladins
AssistsAsa Thomas4Furman Paladins
ReboundsAlex Wilkins8Furman Paladins
PointsA'lahn Sumler26Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsLuke Williams7Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsLase Olalere9Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Recent form

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 8-2Streak W480.6 scored · 67.8 allowed per game6-0 at home

W75-68at Manhattan JaspersDec 19
W105-57vs Bob Jones BruinsDec 9
W79-69vs Harvard CrimsonDec 6
W97-88at Elon PhoenixDec 4
L65-72at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 28
W73-72vs Richmond SpidersNov 27
W90-79vs Queens University RoyalsNov 23
W79-44vs Ohio Christian TrailblazersNov 19
L54-70at Northern Iowa PanthersNov 15
W89-59vs Columbia International RamsNov 10

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W385.3 scored · 73.2 allowed per game1-3 away

W113-90vs North Florida OspreysDec 18
W84-44vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 9
W124-63vs Warren Wilson OwlsDec 5
L56-73at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 2
L62-74at South Carolina GamecocksNov 28
W93-81vs Piedmont LionsNov 26
W77-65at East Carolina PiratesNov 22
W103-91vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 19
L77-83vs Lindenwood LionsNov 14
L64-68at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Furman Paladins
Field goals	31-72	27-61
Field goal %	43	44
Three-pointers	9-34	10-25
Three-point %	26	40
Free throws	5-9	20-26
Free throw %	56	77
Rebounds	42	42
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	32	34
Assists	17	17
Steals	6	7
Blocks	8	3
Turnovers	9	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	12
Fast-break points	15	21
Points in the paint	44	28
Fouls	21	13
Largest lead	4	19
Lead changes	14	14
Time in front	10	85

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-46Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-47Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-50Asa Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half44-50A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half44-53Alex Wilkins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Abijah Franklin assists)
2nd Half46-53A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half46-56Abijah Franklin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half46-57Charles Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-58Charles Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-61Tom House makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half46-62Ben Vander Wal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-63Ben Vander Wal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-65Alex Wilkins makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half47-65Nate Brafford makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half48-65Nate Brafford makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half49-65Nate Brafford makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half51-65Jacob Taylor makes layup (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half51-68Asa Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half54-68Jacob Taylor makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-68Jacob Taylor makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half60-68Nate Brafford makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brycen Blaine assists)
2nd Half60-69Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-69Brycen Blaine makes layup (A'lahn Sumler assists)
2nd Half63-69Brycen Blaine makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-69A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half69-69A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half69-71Ben Vander Wal makes layup (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half71-71Jacob Taylor makes layup (Brycen Blaine assists)
2nd Half73-71A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half73-72Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-74Asa Thomas makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half73-76Charles Johnston makes layup (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half73-79Asa Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half73-80Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-80A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-81Eddrin Bronson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-82Eddrin Bronson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-82A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half76-83Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-84Asa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Furman Paladins, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.