The Virginia Cavaliers drew Furman as their NCAA Tournament first round opponent in a 4-13 seeding matchup. Just 18% of participants in ESPN’s Bracket Challenge picked the Paladins to upset the ‘Hoos. Are they justified with this pick? Before you decide, here are five things to know about Furman.
The Paladins won plenty of games down the stretch
Bob Richey’s squad accumulated a 9-3 record during the non-conference portion of the season. While losing a few games early in Southern Conference play, the Paladins finished the year as winners of 13 of their last 14, including a conference tournament title.