NCAAB · Final

Furman Paladins Defeat UNC Greensboro Spartans 89-66

Friday, January 23, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Bodford Arena

Furman Paladins 89, UNC Greensboro Spartans 66, 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 UNC Greensboro Spartans?

Furman Paladins beat UNC Greensboro Spartans 89-66 at Bodford Arena on January 23, 2026.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs UNC Greensboro Spartans?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Furman Paladins showcased a commanding performance against the UNC Greensboro Spartans, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 89-66 at Bodford Arena. This matchup was notable not only for the outcome but also for the contrasting recent forms of both teams leading into the game. Furman entered the contest with a record of 14-7, while UNC Greensboro struggled with an 8-13 record. The Paladins had been performing well overall, with a recent record of 7-3 in their last ten games, though they faced a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. In contrast, the Spartans had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and were coming off a win against the VMI Keydets just two days before the game.

Furman had demonstrated a solid scoring average of 78.4 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 69.2 points. Their recent form included victories against teams such as Samford Bulldogs and VMI Keydets, but they had also faced setbacks against Wofford Terriers and The Citadel Bulldogs. UNC Greensboro, on the other hand, had averaged 84.3 points scored per game in their last ten games, but they allowed an average of 76.9 points, indicating a potential vulnerability on defense.

At home, UNC Greensboro had a record of 5-2, but they struggled in away games with a 1-2 record. Furman, with a more balanced performance, had a home record of 4-2 and an away record of 3-1, showcasing their ability to compete effectively in different environments. The historical context of their previous meetings also favored the Paladins, who had won both encounters in the 2025 season, including a notable 84-67 victory earlier in January.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall health of both rosters could have influenced the game dynamics. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Furman favored by 4.5 points, indicating expectations of a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential from both teams.

The game conditions were typical for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish momentum. As the game unfolded, it became evident that Furman capitalized on their scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key moments included free throws made by Tom House and Alex Wilkins, contributing to the Paladins' scoring surge that ultimately sealed the game.

As the final buzzer sounded, Furman had not only secured the win but also reinforced their position in the league standings, while UNC Greensboro would need to regroup and address their defensive weaknesses moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -4.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Furman Paladins -192 · UNC Greensboro Spartans +160

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Leaders

PointsJustin Neely20UNC Greensboro Spartans
AssistsNoah Norgaard3UNC Greensboro Spartans
ReboundsJustin Neely9UNC Greensboro Spartans
PointsAlex Wilkins27Furman Paladins
AssistsBen Vander Wal8Furman Paladins
ReboundsCole Bowser13Furman Paladins

Recent form

UNC Greensboro Spartans

Last 10: 6-4Streak W184.3 scored · 76.9 allowed per game5-2 at home

W85-78at VMI KeydetsJan 21
L92-102vs Mercer BearsJan 17
W69-66vs The Citadel BulldogsJan 16
L60-86at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 10
L85-97at Wofford TerriersJan 7
W89-82vs Samford BulldogsJan 3
W77-72vs Chattanooga MocsJan 1
W131-53vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 21
L65-71vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 17
W90-62vs William Peace PacersDec 13

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 7-3Streak L278.4 scored · 69.2 allowed per game3-1 away

L75-77at The Citadel BulldogsJan 22
L70-74vs Wofford TerriersJan 17
W77-73at Samford BulldogsJan 15
W69-48vs VMI KeydetsJan 10
W78-67at Chattanooga MocsJan 7
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

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	UNC Greensboro Spartans
Field goals	32-58	23-53
Field goal %	55	43
Three-pointers	14-27	7-26
Three-point %	52	27
Free throws	11-12	13-18
Free throw %	92	72
Rebounds	30	27
Offensive rebounds	5	7
Defensive rebounds	25	20
Assists	23	12
Steals	5	3
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	5	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	11	7
Fast-break points	2	2
Points in the paint	32	30
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	23	2
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	89	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-42Justin Neely makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-43Justin Neely makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-45Justin Neely makes layup
2nd Half46-45Ben Vander Wal makes 2-foot dunk (Owen Ritger assists)
2nd Half48-45Ben Vander Wal makes layup (Tom House assists)
2nd Half48-47Justin Neely makes driving layup
2nd Half49-47Charles Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-47Charles Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-49KJ Younger makes driving layup
2nd Half53-49Alex Wilkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tom House assists)
2nd Half53-52KJ Younger makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half56-52Alex Wilkins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half59-52Charles Johnston makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half59-55KJ Younger makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half60-55Cole Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-55Cole Bowser makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-55Tom House makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half67-55Alex Wilkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cole Bowser assists)
2nd Half67-57Justin Neely makes 3-foot hook shot
2nd Half69-57Ben Vander Wal makes layup (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half69-58Justin Neely makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-59Justin Neely makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-60Justin Neely makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-61Justin Neely makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-61Cole Bowser makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half74-61Alex Wilkins makes driving layup
2nd Half76-61Charles Johnston makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Cole Bowser assists)
2nd Half78-61Cole Bowser makes 3-foot dunk (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half79-61Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-63Noah Norgaard makes driving layup
2nd Half81-63Alex Wilkins makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half81-64KJ Younger makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-64Tom House makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-64Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-64Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-64Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-66Valentino Pinedo makes layup (Noah Norgaard assists)
2nd Half86-66Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-66Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half89-66Cole Bowser makes layup