WATCH: Furman’s Paladins given sendoff before NCAA matchup against UConn

FOX Carolina & Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan is traveling with the Paladins—bringing you exclusive behind-the-scenes access and updates.
Published: Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (FOX Carolina) - The Furman men’s basketball team is leaving their Philadelphia hotel for their NCAA Tournament game.

The No. 15 Paladins will face No. 2 seed UConn in the first round Friday at 10 p.m.

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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