NCAAB · Final

Furman Paladins Defeat Elon Phoenix 97-88 in High-Scoring Affair

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Schar Center

Furman Paladins 97, Elon Phoenix 88, 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 Elon Phoenix?

Furman Paladins beat Elon Phoenix 97-88 at Schar Center on December 3, 2025.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs Elon Phoenix?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting matchup at the Schar Center, the Furman Paladins triumphed over the Elon Phoenix with a final score of 97-88. This game showcased both teams' offensive capabilities, with Furman managing to outscore Elon despite both teams having similar recent performances. The Paladins entered the game with a record of 5-4, while the Phoenix held a record of 4-4, indicating a closely matched contest.

Furman had been experiencing a mixed bag of results, with their last ten games yielding a 5-5 record and an average of 74.7 points scored per game while allowing 72.6 points. They recently faced a defeat against Illinois State, losing 65-72, but prior to that, they had victories over Richmond, Queens University, and Ohio Christian, showcasing their ability to score effectively, particularly in their home games where they held a 4-2 record.

On the other hand, Elon Phoenix came into this game with a 4-6 record over their last ten games, averaging 83.5 points scored and 80.5 points allowed. Their recent form included a loss to Mercer, where they fell 84-91, and a strong win against App State, where they dominated with an 88-53 scoreline. At home, Elon had a record of 2-1, indicating they were competitive on their court, though their away performances were less impressive at 2-5.

The odds from DraftKings favored Furman by 1.5 points, with a total set at 153.5. The betting market reflected a belief in a close contest, but the final score proved otherwise as Furman pulled away in the second half. The conditions in the arena were conducive to scoring, allowing both teams to showcase their offensive talents.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the focus remained on the players who took the court. The game featured several notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half, which saw Chandler Cuthrell make a layup, and Cooper Bowser follow with a dunk, extending Furman's lead. Randall Pettus II contributed with a three-point jumper, and Tom House added free throws to solidify the Paladins' advantage.

Viewers were treated to a display of high-paced basketball, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their scoring prowess. The final score of 97-88 not only highlighted Furman's offensive strength but also underscored Elon's struggles to contain their opponents defensively, particularly in the second half.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -1.5	153.5 o -115 / u -105	Furman Paladins -130 · Elon Phoenix +110

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Leaders

PointsChandler Cuthrell25Elon Phoenix
AssistsJa'Juan Carr6Elon Phoenix
ReboundsChandler Cuthrell7Elon Phoenix
PointsAsa Thomas21Furman Paladins
AssistsCharles Johnston4Furman Paladins
ReboundsCharles Johnston11Furman Paladins

Recent form

Elon Phoenix

Last 10: 4-6Streak L183.5 scored · 80.5 allowed per game2-1 at home

L84-91vs Mercer BearsNov 29
W88-53at App State MountaineersNov 24
L72-99at Miami HurricanesNov 21
W95-84vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 16
L89-96at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 13
W92-90at UNC Greensboro SpartansNov 8
W99-51vs Belmont Abbey CrusadersNov 6
L74-91at Drexel DragonsMar 8
L66-71at Stony Brook SeawolvesMar 1
L76-79at Monmouth HawksFeb 28

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.7 scored · 72.6 allowed per game1-3 away

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
L61-64vs Troy TrojansNov 8
L71-97at High Point PanthersNov 3
L85-92vs Wofford TerriersMar 10
W80-77at Chattanooga MocsMar 9

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
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Furman Paladins	Elon Phoenix
Field goals	31-61	29-68
Field goal %	51	43
Three-pointers	11-34	11-34
Three-point %	32	32
Free throws	24-31	19-25
Free throw %	77	76
Rebounds	41	38
Offensive rebounds	12	14
Defensive rebounds	29	24
Assists	20	16
Steals	3	4
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	8	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	16
Fast-break points	17	14
Points in the paint	40	36
Fouls	20	23
Largest lead	15	18
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	49	42

How the scoring went

2nd Half67-56Cooper Bowser made Layup. Assisted by Tom House.
2nd Half69-56Ben Vander Wal made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half69-59Randall Pettus II made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half72-59Collin O'Neal made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cooper Bowser.
2nd Half74-59Asa Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Collin O'Neal.
2nd Half74-61Chandler Cuthrell made Layup. Assisted by Bryson Cokley.
2nd Half74-63Kacper Klaczek made Layup. Assisted by Ja'Juan Carr.
2nd Half74-64Ja'Juan Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-65Ja'Juan Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-65Asa Thomas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin O'Neal.
2nd Half77-67Ja'Juan Carr made Layup.
2nd Half77-69Ja'Juan Carr made Layup.
2nd Half79-69Cooper Bowser made Layup.
2nd Half79-70Randall Pettus II made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-71Randall Pettus II made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-71Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-71Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-73Chandler Cuthrell made Layup. Assisted by DeMarco Johnson.
2nd Half81-75Chandler Cuthrell made Layup.
2nd Half82-75Alex Wilkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-75Alex Wilkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-77Ja'Juan Carr made Layup.
2nd Half84-77Cooper Bowser made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-77Cooper Bowser made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-77Asa Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-77Asa Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-78Randall Pettus II made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-78Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half89-78Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half89-80Ja'Juan Carr made Layup.
2nd Half90-80Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half91-80Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half91-82Chandler Cuthrell made Layup. Assisted by Ja'Juan Carr.
2nd Half93-82Cooper Bowser made Dunk. Assisted by Charles Johnston.
2nd Half93-85Randall Pettus II made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half94-85Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half95-85Tom House made Free Throw.
2nd Half95-88Ned Hull made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ja'Juan Carr.
2nd Half96-88Asa Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half97-88Asa Thomas made Free Throw.