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Furman upsets Samford in Southern Conference Tournament
Sixth-seeded Furman defeats third-seeded Samford 86-81 behind Tom House's 20 points off the bench
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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In the second round of the Southern Conference Tournament, the sixth-seeded Furman Paladins defeated the third-seeded Samford Bulldogs 86-81. Furman was led by Tom House, who came off the bench to score 20 points and help propel his team to the upset victory.
Why it matters
This win for Furman is an important one, as they were the lower-seeded team going into the matchup. The Southern Conference Tournament is a key event for college basketball teams looking to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, so this upset could help boost Furman's chances of making it to the Big Dance.
The details
Tom House, a reserve player for Furman, had a standout performance, scoring 20 points to lead his team to the victory over Samford. The Paladins were able to overcome the third-seeded Bulldogs in a close 86-81 contest.
- The game took place on March 8, 2026 in the second round of the Southern Conference Tournament.
The players
Tom House
A reserve player for the Furman Paladins who scored 20 points off the bench to lead his team to an upset victory over Samford in the Southern Conference Tournament.
Furman Paladins
The sixth-seeded college basketball team that defeated the third-seeded Samford Bulldogs in the Southern Conference Tournament.
Samford Bulldogs
The third-seeded college basketball team that was upset by the sixth-seeded Furman Paladins in the Southern Conference Tournament.
The takeaway
Furman's upset victory over Samford in the Southern Conference Tournament showcases the unpredictability and excitement of college basketball's postseason. As a lower-seeded team, Furman was able to pull off a big win and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, proving that anything can happen in March.
