UNC Greensboro vs. Furman: How to Watch SoCon Tournament Matchup

Time, TV channel, and streaming details for the March 8 men's basketball game.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The No. 6 seed Furman Paladins will face off against the No. 7 seed UNC Greensboro Spartans in the Southern Conference tournament on Sunday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams looking to advance in the SoCon tournament, with the winner moving one step closer to the conference championship. Both teams had solid regular seasons, making this an intriguing postseason clash.

The details

Furman enters the game with a 20-12 overall record and a 10-8 mark in SoCon play, while UNC Greensboro is 15-18 overall and 9-9 in conference. The winner of this game will face the winner of the No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchup in the next round.

  • The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Furman Paladins

The No. 6 seed in the SoCon tournament, Furman had a 20-12 overall record and 10-8 conference mark in the regular season.

UNC Greensboro Spartans

The No. 7 seed in the SoCon tournament, UNC Greensboro finished the regular season with a 15-18 overall record and 9-9 conference record.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to face the winner of the No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchup in the next round of the SoCon tournament.

The takeaway

This SoCon tournament matchup between Furman and UNC Greensboro features two teams looking to extend their seasons and advance in the conference tournament. The winner will take another step towards the SoCon championship.