# SoCon Tournament Recap + Furman's 15-Point Championship Statement

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Podcast: [SoCon Fast Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186)
Published: 2026-03-12T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://socon-fast-break.captivate.fm/episode/socon-tournament-recap-furmans-15-point-championship-statement
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## Resource

The Furman Paladins Claim the 2026 SoCon Championship! After 1,099 days since their last celebration, the No. 6 seed Furman Paladins returned to the top of the mountain, dismantling top-seeded ETSU 76–61 in a championship performance that was never in doubt. Richmond and Darren take you through the entire journey at the Harrah's Cherokee Center—from the opening-round thrillers to the moment Bob Richey’s squad dominated the final 40 minutes to cut down the nets. In This Episode: 1,099 Days Later : Furman’s return to SoCon glory and Bob Richey’s coaching masterclass. Friday Night Drama : The Citadel’s program-defining win and Shola Adebisi’s clutch performance. The 24-Rebound Game : Justin Neely’s "unheard of" effort against Wofford. Freshman Phenoms : K.J. Younger’s 29-point breakout and Alex Wilkins’ rise to stardom. The 17-Point Deficits : How Western Carolina and ETSU battled back in the quarterfinals. Statistical Turnaround : How Furman flipped the script on their season-long shooting struggles. Championship Breakdown : Bowser’s double-double and the defensive intensity that stifled the Buccaneers. Selection Sunday Prep : Breaking down the seeding, the "eye test," and why Furman is a dangerous out in the Big Dance. Can Furman win a game in the NCAA tournament? Presented by Ingles Markets

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