NCAAB · Final

UConn Defeats Furman 82-71 in NCAA Tournament Clash

Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:31 PM ET · Xfinity Mobile Arena

UConn Huskies 82, Furman Paladins 71, 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 UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies beat Furman Paladins 82-71 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

The UConn Huskies secured a decisive victory against the Furman Paladins, finishing the game with a score of 82-71. This matchup showcased UConn's strong performance as they continued their pursuit in the NCAA tournament, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on their home-court advantage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

UConn entered the game with a home record of 30-5 and had been performing well, winning 7 of their last 10 games, although they faced a recent setback with a loss in their last outing against St. John's Red Storm. Their average scoring during this stretch was 73.3 points per game, while allowing 66.5 points, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. In their last five games, they averaged 69.0 points scored and allowed 65.2 points.

Furman, on the other hand, came into the game with a record of 22-13. They had been on a positive trajectory, winning their last three games and boasting a 6-4 record over their last 10. Their scoring average during this stretch was 74.5 points, while they allowed 70.7 points per game. In their last five games, they averaged 76.4 points scored and 70.8 points allowed, showing a potent offense but a slightly vulnerable defense.

The game took place under competitive conditions, with both teams looking to assert themselves early on. UConn's home advantage was reflected in the betting lines provided by DraftKings, which had UConn favored by 20.5 points, with a total set at 133.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in UConn's ability to dominate the matchup, as they were given a moneyline of -4000, while Furman was at +1600.

In terms of previous meetings, this game marked another chapter in the ongoing competition between the two teams, although specific past results were not detailed in the provided facts. Injuries were not mentioned in the block, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter.

As the game unfolded, UConn's scoring was bolstered by key free throws in the second half, with players like Braylon Mullins and Solo Ball contributing crucial points from the line. The final moments saw UConn maintaining their lead, effectively managing the clock and capitalizing on free throw opportunities to seal the victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted UConn's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, setting the stage for their next challenge in the tournament.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CONN -20.5	133.5 o -115 / u -105	Furman Paladins +1600 · UConn Huskies -4000

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Leaders

PointsTarris Reed Jr.31UConn Huskies
AssistsMalachi Smith7UConn Huskies
ReboundsTarris Reed Jr.27UConn Huskies
PointsTom House21Furman Paladins
AssistsBen Vander Wal5Furman Paladins
ReboundsCharles Johnston6Furman Paladins

Recent form

UConn Huskies

Last 10: 7-3Streak L173.3 scored · 66.5 allowed per game5-1 at home

L52-72at St. John's Red StormMar 14
W67-51vs Georgetown HoyasMar 14
W93-68vs Xavier MusketeersMar 12
L62-68at Marquette Golden EaglesMar 7
W71-67vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 28
W72-40vs St. John's Red StormFeb 26
W73-63at Villanova WildcatsFeb 21
L84-91vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 19
W79-75vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 15
W80-70at Butler BulldogsFeb 12

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 6-4Streak W374.5 scored · 70.7 allowed per game4-2 away

W76-61at East Tennessee State BuccaneersMar 9
W81-75vs UNC Greensboro SpartansMar 8
W86-81at Samford BulldogsMar 7
L67-86at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 28
W72-51vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 25
W76-67at Wofford TerriersFeb 22
L69-78vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 18
W90-72at VMI KeydetsFeb 14
L64-69at Mercer BearsFeb 12
L64-67vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 8

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
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Furman Paladins	UConn Huskies
Field goals	21-47	32-65
Field goal %	45	49
Three-pointers	9-24	5-25
Three-point %	38	20
Free throws	20-26	13-18
Free throw %	77	72
Rebounds	23	44
Offensive rebounds	4	18
Defensive rebounds	19	26
Assists	14	22
Steals	3	7
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	11	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	14
Fast-break points	10	12
Points in the paint	24	46
Fouls	15	17
Largest lead	1	14
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-50Charles Johnston makes layup (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half43-50Charles Johnston makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-52Malachi Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half43-54Tarris Reed Jr. makes 6-foot hook shot (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half45-54Cole Bowser makes layup (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half47-54Charles Johnston makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half47-56Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup (Alex Karaban assists)
2nd Half50-56Tom House makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cooper Bowser assists)
2nd Half50-57Tarris Reed Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-58Tarris Reed Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-58Cole Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-58Cole Bowser makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-61Alex Karaban makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half53-61Cooper Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-61Cooper Bowser makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-63Jayden Ross makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half55-63Cooper Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-65Solo Ball makes driving layup (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half58-65Tom House makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half58-67Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup (Malachi Smith assists)
2nd Half60-67Ben Vander Wal makes layup (Cooper Bowser assists)
2nd Half61-67Ben Vander Wal makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-69Alex Karaban makes 14-foot floating jump shot (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half64-69Alex Wilkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cooper Bowser assists)
2nd Half64-70Malachi Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-70Ben Vander Wal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-72Tarris Reed Jr. makes 1-foot dunk (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half65-73Malachi Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-76Alex Karaban makes 27-foot three pointer (Jayden Ross assists)
2nd Half65-77Tarris Reed Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-78Tarris Reed Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-78Tom House makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-78Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-79Braylon Mullins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-80Braylon Mullins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-80Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-81Solo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-82Solo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-82Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-82Alex Wilkins makes driving layup