Game #30 - Furman (the rematch)

 

Who: Furman Paladins
Where: Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC
When: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 7 pm
Radio: Catamount Sports Network
Video/TV: ESPNU

Live Stats: Live Stats
Nickname: Paladins
Colors: Purple and White
Fan Message Board: GoPaladins.com

Head Coach: Bob Richey enters his seventh season as head coach and 13th season with the Furman program

Richey's Record at Furman: 148-64 (7th season)
Richey's Record vs. WCU: 16-1
Gray's Record vs. Furman: 1-5

Furman's Current Record: 16-13 overall, 12-2 home, 4-9 away, 0-2 neutral, 10-6 conference.
Furman's Last Season Record: 28-8 overall, 14-2 home, 8-3 away, 6-3 neutral, 15-3 conference.

The Series: Western has a 30-55 overall record in the series with Furman that tipped off in 1977. The Cats are 1-9 in the last 10 games played and are 21-17 overall in games played in Cullowhee, but have dropped the last three games played to the Paladins. 

This game is a Purple Out in Cullowhee, as the Cats - "Paint It Purple!"  Wear Purple!

The preseason favorite Paladins currently sit tied for 5th place in the SoCon standings with Chattanooga, both holding 3-2 conference records. Furman has conference win over VMI, the Citadel, & ETSU, with losses to Chattanooga and UNCG.

Western dropped a very close 62-65 loss to Furman in January.