WATCH: Furman’s NCAA Tournament Run Starts With Fan Send-Off

They're off! Furman's mens basketball team is heading to Philadelphia to face No. 2 seed UConn in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Published: Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Furman men’s basketball team is headed to Philadelphia with an NCAA Tournament run ahead.

The Paladins drew a No. 15 seed on Selection Sunday and will face No. 2 seed UConn in the first round Friday.

Before the team took off, coach Bob Richey reflected on the moment:

FOX Carolina & Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan is traveling with the Paladins—bringing you exclusive behind-the-scenes access and updates all the way through the journey.

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