The Citadel Bulldogs @ Furman Paladins
Furman wins 72-51 against Citadel
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 26, 2026, 12:47 pm
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Cooper Bowser had 14 points in Furman's 72-51 victory over Citadel on Wednesday.
Bowser shot 4 of 6 from the field and 6 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Paladins (19-11, 10-7 Southern Conference). Charles Johnston scored 13 points while shooting 5-for-10 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line, to go with 13 rebounds. Tom House finished with 11 points.
Braxton Williams led the way for the Bulldogs (9-21, 6-11) with 25 points.
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Game Information
Greenville, SC
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:Kyle Luckie
Referee:Anthony Eades
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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