NCAAB · Final

Furman Paladins Defeat Chattanooga Mocs 78-67

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · McKenzie Arena

Furman Paladins 78, Chattanooga Mocs 67, 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 Furman Paladins vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Furman Paladins beat Chattanooga Mocs 78-67 at McKenzie Arena on January 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Furman Paladins defeated the Chattanooga Mocs 78-67 at McKenzie Arena on January 7, 2026. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the NCAAB season. The Paladins entered the contest with a strong away record of 11-5, while the Mocs struggled at 6-10 overall.

Furman had been performing well recently, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Western Carolina Catamounts. They averaged 81.9 points scored and allowed 73.3 points during this stretch. In contrast, Chattanooga had a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. The Mocs averaged 77.5 points scored and allowed 69.9 points during this stretch, but their recent form showed a decline, with an average of 71.6 points scored and 78.6 points allowed in their last five games.

At home, the Mocs had a record of 3-2, while their away record stood at a disappointing 1-4. The Paladins, on the other hand, had a strong home record of 6-1 and an away record of 2-1, indicating their ability to perform well both at home and on the road.

The two teams had met three times in the previous season, with Chattanooga winning two of those encounters. However, the most recent meeting before this game saw the Mocs lose to the Paladins 80-77 at home on March 9, 2025. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as both teams were eager to assert dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but any absence of key players could have influenced the game's outcome.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Paladins favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, but Furman's recent form likely influenced their status as the favorites.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers were advised to watch for the scoring plays that unfolded in the second half, where key free throws and a significant three-pointer by Jordan Frison helped Furman extend their lead.

Ultimately, the Paladins' ability to maintain composure and execute their game plan led to a solid victory over the Mocs, further solidifying their position in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -2.5	146.5 o -115 / u -105	Furman Paladins -148 · Chattanooga Mocs +124

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Leaders

PointsJordan Frison25Chattanooga Mocs
AssistsJordan Frison2Chattanooga Mocs
ReboundsTate Darner6Chattanooga Mocs
PointsCharles Johnston21Furman Paladins
AssistsAlex Wilkins7Furman Paladins
ReboundsCole Bowser10Furman Paladins

Recent form

Chattanooga Mocs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L277.5 scored · 69.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

L71-79at VMI KeydetsJan 3
L72-77at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 1
W73-66at Alabama A&M BulldogsDec 21
L64-79at Bellarmine KnightsDec 18
L78-92at Auburn TigersDec 13
W103-46vs Oakwood AmbassadorsDec 10
L70-74vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 6
L64-70vs Tennessee State TigersNov 30
W109-59vs Tennessee Wesleyan BulldogsNov 28
W71-57vs North Alabama LionsNov 22

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 8-2Streak L181.9 scored · 73.3 allowed per game2-1 away

L77-80vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 3
W74-72vs Mercer BearsDec 31
W84-76vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 21
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

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Furman Paladins	Chattanooga Mocs
Field goals	26-57	24-64
Field goal %	46	38
Three-pointers	11-26	13-34
Three-point %	42	38
Free throws	15-20	6-8
Free throw %	75	75
Rebounds	39	32
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	29	22
Assists	17	13
Steals	6	4
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	11	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	15
Fast-break points	14	2
Points in the paint	30	20
Fouls	14	19
Largest lead	15	7
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	64	29

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-30Charles Johnston makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half41-33Brennan Watkins makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half43-33Alex Wilkins makes driving layup
2nd Half45-33Charles Johnston makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half48-33Charles Johnston makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half48-36Jordan Frison makes 25-foot three pointer (Latif Diouf assists)
2nd Half48-38Jordan Frison makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-38Charles Johnston makes driving layup
2nd Half52-38Ben Vander Wal makes driving layup
2nd Half52-40Makai Richards makes driving layup (Parker Robison assists)
2nd Half52-41Makai Richards makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-41Charles Johnston makes layup (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half54-43Jordan Frison makes driving layup
2nd Half54-46Jikari Johnson makes 24-foot three pointer (Tate Darner assists)
2nd Half55-46Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-46Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-49Jordan Frison makes 23-foot three pointer (Latif Diouf assists)
2nd Half59-49Asa Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half61-49Charles Johnston makes driving layup
2nd Half61-50Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-50Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-50Asa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-53Jordan Frison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Bowman assists)
2nd Half63-56Jordan Frison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Billy Smith assists)
2nd Half65-56Cole Bowser makes driving layup (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half68-56Tom House makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half68-57Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-58Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-58Charles Johnston makes layup
2nd Half70-61Teddy Washington Jr. makes 23-foot three pointer
2nd Half72-61Cole Bowser makes layup (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half72-63Teddy Washington Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half72-64Teddy Washington Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half73-64Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-64Asa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-67Jordan Frison makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half75-67Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-67Asa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-67Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-67Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2