Furman Hands VMI 12th Straight Loss, 90-72

Asa Thomas scores 25 points to lead Paladins to victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Asa Thomas scored 25 points and Furman beat VMI 90-72 on Saturday, handing the Keydets their 12th straight loss. Thomas also had five rebounds and five assists for the Paladins. Cooper Bowser added 14 points and three blocks, while Charles Johnston scored 11 points for Furman.

Why it matters

The loss extends VMI's losing streak to 12 games, highlighting their struggles this season. Furman, on the other hand, improves to 17-10 overall and 8-6 in Southern Conference play with the victory.

The details

Asa Thomas led the way for Furman with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Cooper Bowser chipped in 14 points and three blocked shots, while Charles Johnston scored 11 points. For VMI, TJ Johnson had a team-high 26 points and six rebounds, while Tan Yildizoglu and Linus Holmstrom each scored 13 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Asa Thomas

A player for the Furman Paladins who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in the game.

Cooper Bowser

A player for the Furman Paladins who scored 14 points and had 3 blocked shots.

Charles Johnston

A player for the Furman Paladins who scored 11 points in the game.

TJ Johnson

A player for the VMI Keydets who scored a team-high 26 points and had 6 rebounds.

Tan Yildizoglu

A player for the VMI Keydets who scored 13 points, had 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.

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The takeaway

Furman was able to hand VMI their 12th straight loss, extending the Keydets' struggles this season. The Paladins' balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort proved too much for VMI to overcome.