NCAAB · Final

Western Carolina Dominates Furman in 86-67 Victory

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · Ramsey Center

Western Carolina Catamounts 86, Furman Paladins 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 Western Carolina Catamounts?

Western Carolina Catamounts beat Furman Paladins 86-67 at Ramsey Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Western Carolina Catamounts triumphed over the Furman Paladins with a final score of 86-67 at the Ramsey Center. This victory marks an impressive continuation of Western Carolina's recent form, extending their winning streak to six games. The Catamounts have been on a roll, showcasing a potent offense that averaged 81.4 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 73.0 points. In contrast, Furman, despite a commendable away record of 19-12, has struggled with consistency, averaging 74.8 points scored and 68.8 points allowed in their last ten games.

The Catamounts' recent home performance has been particularly noteworthy, with a home record of 4-1 in their last five games and scoring an average of 83.6 points while allowing 67.6. They have been formidable at home, winning their latest game against the Mercer Bears 78-74, and previously defeating the UNC Greensboro Spartans 91-77. Furman, on the other hand, entered the game with a mixed bag of results, winning their last two games against The Citadel Bulldogs and Wofford Terriers, but having lost four of their previous six.

Historically, the Catamounts have faced the Paladins three times in recent seasons, with a record of 1-2. Their most recent meeting on January 3, 2026, resulted in a narrow victory for Furman at 80-77. However, the Catamounts turned the tables in this latest encounter, demonstrating their growth and resilience.

In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup, which allowed for a competitive game. The market had priced the game with Furman as slight favorites at -1.5, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 147.5. This indicates a close contest was anticipated, but the Catamounts' performance exceeded expectations.

The game conditions were favorable, with the Ramsey Center providing a vibrant atmosphere that likely contributed to the Catamounts' strong performance. Fans witnessed a series of impressive plays, including multiple layups and free throws that helped seal the victory in the second half. Notable scoring plays included Marcus Kell's layup assisted by Tidjiane Dioumassi, and Dioumassi's successful free throws that pushed the Catamounts' lead further.

As the game progressed, Western Carolina maintained control, with a commanding lead that reached as high as 86-63 late in the second half. The Paladins struggled to keep pace, with their last scoring efforts failing to significantly close the gap. The final score reflects the Catamounts' dominance in this matchup, showcasing their ability to capitalize on home court advantage and their current form.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -1.5	147.5 o -105 / u -115	Furman Paladins -120 · Western Carolina Catamounts +100

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Leaders

PointsTahlan Pettway23Western Carolina Catamounts
AssistsCord Stansberry4Western Carolina Catamounts
ReboundsSamuel Dada10Western Carolina Catamounts
PointsCooper Bowser17Furman Paladins
AssistsAlex Wilkins2Furman Paladins
ReboundsAsa Thomas7Furman Paladins

Recent form

Western Carolina Catamounts

Last 10: 7-3Streak W581.4 scored · 73 allowed per game4-1 at home

W78-74vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
W81-62at VMI KeydetsFeb 21
W91-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 19
W81-76at Chattanooga MocsFeb 14
W87-49vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 11
L66-77at Wofford TerriersFeb 7
L78-81at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 4
L74-88vs Samford BulldogsFeb 1
W90-88at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 30
W88-58vs VMI KeydetsJan 24

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 6-4Streak W274.8 scored · 68.8 allowed per game3-2 away

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
L71-75at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 5
W75-70vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 1
W78-73vs Samford BulldogsJan 29
W89-66at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 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	Western Carolina Catamounts
Field goals	29-53	32-63
Field goal %	55	51
Three-pointers	6-17	9-23
Three-point %	35	39
Free throws	3-12	13-22
Free throw %	25	59
Rebounds	26	40
Offensive rebounds	4	14
Defensive rebounds	22	26
Assists	10	11
Steals	0	3
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	9	4
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	11
Fast-break points	0	6
Points in the paint	46	40
Fouls	18	14
Largest lead	9	23
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	37	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-42Eddrin Bronson makes layup
2nd Half39-42Eddrin Bronson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-44Abdulai Fanta Kabba makes layup
2nd Half39-47Tahlan Pettway makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justin Johnson assists)
2nd Half42-47Eddrin Bronson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Vander Wal assists)
2nd Half42-50Cord Stansberry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tahlan Pettway assists)
2nd Half44-50Abijah Franklin makes layup
2nd Half44-52Tahlan Pettway makes layup
2nd Half44-53Tahlan Pettway makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-53Charles Johnston makes layup (Abijah Franklin assists)
2nd Half46-55Justin Johnson makes layup (Cord Stansberry assists)
2nd Half48-55Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half48-56Justin Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-56Charles Johnston makes 2-foot dunk (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half50-58Cord Stansberry makes 16-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half51-58Abijah Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-59Marcus Kell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Cord Stansberry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-62Samuel Dada makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-62Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half53-65Marcus Kell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cord Stansberry assists)
2nd Half55-65Cooper Bowser makes layup
2nd Half55-67Tidjiane Dioumassi makes driving layup
2nd Half57-67Cooper Bowser makes layup
2nd Half57-69Tahlan Pettway makes 14-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half57-71Abdulai Fanta Kabba makes layup
2nd Half59-71Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half59-74Marcus Kell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cord Stansberry assists)
2nd Half59-76Cord Stansberry makes layup
2nd Half59-78Samuel Dada makes layup
2nd Half61-78Eddrin Bronson makes layup
2nd Half61-80Samuel Dada makes layup (Marcus Kell assists)
2nd Half61-82Marcus Kell makes layup (Tidjiane Dioumassi assists)
2nd Half61-83Tidjiane Dioumassi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-84Tidjiane Dioumassi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-84Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half63-85Tahlan Pettway makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-86Tahlan Pettway makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-86Cooper Bowser makes layup
2nd Half67-86Ben Vander Wal makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Carolina Catamounts, below favours Furman Paladins.