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ETSU Falls to Furman in SoCon Championship
Furman upsets top-seeded ETSU in conference title game
Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:04am
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The ETSU men's basketball team, seeded No. 1 in the Southern Conference tournament, lost to No. 6 seed Furman 76-61 in the championship game on Monday in Asheville, North Carolina.
Why it matters
ETSU was the heavy favorite heading into the SoCon tournament, but Furman's upset victory denies the Bucs an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This result shakes up the postseason picture for both teams as they await potential at-large bids.
The details
Furman, the tournament's sixth seed, pulled off the surprise win over the top-seeded Bucs. ETSU entered the game as the heavy favorite after finishing the regular season with a 27-5 record, but Furman's strong performance on both ends of the floor was enough to secure the conference title.
- The SoCon Championship game took place on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina.
The players
ETSU
The ETSU men's basketball team, who entered the SoCon tournament as the No. 1 seed after a 27-5 regular season.
Furman
The Furman men's basketball team, who were the No. 6 seed in the SoCon tournament but pulled off the upset over ETSU in the championship game.
What’s next
Both ETSU and Furman will now await potential at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament, with the field being announced on Selection Sunday.
The takeaway
Furman's surprise victory over the heavily favored ETSU squad shakes up the Southern Conference's postseason picture, as the Paladins claim the automatic NCAA Tournament bid while the Bucs' hopes now rest on receiving an at-large selection.
