NCAAB · Final

Furman Paladins Defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 72-51

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Timmons Arena

Furman Paladins 72, The Citadel Bulldogs 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Furman Paladins?

Furman Paladins beat The Citadel Bulldogs 72-51 at Timmons Arena on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in The Citadel Bulldogs vs Furman Paladins?

Furman Paladins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Furman Paladins triumphed over The Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 72-51 at Timmons Arena. This victory underscores Furman's strong performance this season, particularly at home, where they have a record of 19-11, compared to The Citadel's away record of 9-21.

Furman's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they are currently on a one-game winning streak. In their last five outings, they averaged 72.6 points scored while allowing 70.6 points. The Paladins' scoring has been led by a solid offensive display, averaging 75.1 points in their last ten games, while their defense has allowed an average of 71.4 points.

On the other hand, The Citadel has struggled recently, suffering four consecutive losses, bringing their last ten game record to 4-6. They have averaged 67.5 points scored and 75.8 points allowed during this stretch, indicating significant defensive issues. The Bulldogs' away performance has been particularly poor, with a 1-3 record in their last four away games.

The two teams have faced each other three times in the past two seasons, with Furman leading the head-to-head record 2-1. Their most recent encounter was on January 22, 2026, where The Citadel narrowly edged out Furman with a score of 77-75. However, Furman had previously dominated The Citadel in their last home meeting, winning 85-42 on February 27, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both sides were at full strength for this matchup. The market had set the odds with DraftKings, favoring Furman with a spread of -15.5 and a moneyline of -1650 for the Paladins, while The Citadel was at +950.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late February evening, and the atmosphere in Timmons Arena was charged as the Paladins aimed to assert their dominance. Fans were treated to a display of scoring prowess, particularly from Furman, who executed well on both ends of the court.

Key moments in the game included a notable three-point jumper from Eddrin Bronson, which helped Furman extend their lead. The scoring plays highlighted the Paladins' ability to capitalize on their opportunities, with contributions from players like Charles Johnston and Asa Thomas, who both made crucial free throws to maintain the lead.

Overall, this game showcased Furman's capability to rebound after previous losses and highlighted The Citadel's ongoing struggles as they look to find their footing in the remainder of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FUR -15.5	143.5 o -110 / u -110	The Citadel Bulldogs +950 · Furman Paladins -1650

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Leaders

PointsCooper Bowser14Furman Paladins
AssistsAlex Wilkins5Furman Paladins
ReboundsCharles Johnston13Furman Paladins
PointsBraxton Williams25The Citadel Bulldogs
AssistsBraxton Williams3The Citadel Bulldogs
ReboundsMarcos Gonzales3The Citadel Bulldogs

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Furman Paladins

Last 10: 5-5Streak W175.1 scored · 71.4 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L75-77at The Citadel BulldogsJan 22

The Citadel Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L467.5 scored · 75.8 allowed per game1-3 away

L72-93vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 21
L75-78vs Samford BulldogsFeb 20
L54-70vs Mercer BearsFeb 14
L49-87at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 11
W78-71at Chattanooga MocsFeb 7
L64-78at Samford BulldogsFeb 6
W71-66vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 31
W80-56vs VMI KeydetsJan 30
L55-84at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 24
W77-75vs Furman PaladinsJan 22

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	The Citadel Bulldogs	Furman Paladins
Field goals	21-54	24-56
Field goal %	39	43
Three-pointers	7-28	5-23
Three-point %	25	22
Free throws	2-8	19-25
Free throw %	25	76
Rebounds	20	50
Offensive rebounds	5	19
Defensive rebounds	15	31
Assists	13	13
Steals	7	4
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	7	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	8
Fast-break points	9	4
Points in the paint	26	36
Fouls	19	11
Largest lead	3	23
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	8	79

How the scoring went

1st Half24-29Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half26-29Christian Moore makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half26-31Tom House makes driving layup
1st Half29-31Braxton Williams makes 28-foot three point jumper (Christian Moore assists)
1st Half31-31Sola Adebisi makes 2-foot dunk (Braxton Williams assists)
1st Half31-32Tom House makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half31-33Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-35Cooper Bowser makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half31-37Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half31-39Charles Johnston makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half33-39Braxton Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half33-40Cooper Bowser makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-40Braxton Williams makes 24-foot three pointer (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half39-40Braxton Williams makes 27-foot three pointer (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half39-43Cole Bowser makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half41-43Dante Kearse makes layup (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half41-45Ben Vander Wal makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half41-47Tom House makes layup
2nd Half41-48Tom House makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-49Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-49Marcos Gonzales makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half44-51Asa Thomas makes layup
2nd Half44-53Cooper Bowser makes 2-foot dunk (Asa Thomas assists)
2nd Half44-54Cooper Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-55Cooper Bowser makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-57Cooper Bowser makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half45-57Carter Kingsbury makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-57Christian Moore makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half47-59Charles Johnston makes layup (Tom House assists)
2nd Half47-60Charles Johnston makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-62Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half49-62Sola Adebisi makes driving layup (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half49-65Eddrin Bronson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half49-66Charles Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-67Charles Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-68Asa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-69Asa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-71Abijah Franklin makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-72Abijah Franklin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-72Keynan Davis makes 1-foot dunk (Logan Applegate assists)