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Furman makes Final Four – academically

Academically speaking, Furman University has made it to the Final Four in the men's bracket. A new study looks at the graduation success rates and academic progress rates among NCAA Tournament teams. The study breaks...

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Furman’s March Madness upset against Virginia draws interest to university

Local news station runs a story about Furman's epic bump in website and social media traffic as a result of Furman's showing in the NCAA Tournament. WYFF's Aaron Baker speaks to Elizabeth Davis. UpstateBizSC also...

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Mike Bothwell appears on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Furman's magical March Madness appearance was brief, but for Clarkson's "Snack Bracket," the Paladins are still in the game.

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Bob Richey goes on record about decision to remain at Furman

Head Coach Bob Richey applauds the leadership of the Furman Board of Trustees, Elizabeth Davis and Jason Donnelly for the success of the Men's Basketball program.

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Furman shoots and scores! NCAA win elevates university

The Paladins' win in the NCAA Tournament was a win for the university overall, as traffic to our websites and engagement with social media spiked.

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Furman’s Richey receives contract extension

Dins are still dancing following word that Bob Richey has inked a contract extension to continue as head coach of Furman Men's Basketball.

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Greenville County Council honors Furman basketball team

Furman Men's Basketball was honored by the Greenville County Council for their historic appearance in the NCAA tournament.

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Furman fans spread support after loss to San Diego State

Local media outlets cover a "sea of purple" as Furman fans gather at Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Paladin Stadium for the second round of March Madness.

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SAN DIEGO STATE STOPS FURMAN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT RUN, 75-52

Furman, coming off a 68-67 opening round win over No. 4 seed Virginia on Thursday, started strong against the Aztecs but ultimately lost 75-52.

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NCAA win turns Paladins into media darlings

Hundreds of news and sports outlets around the world reported on the Paladins' win in the NCAA Tournament's first round. Here are just a few of those stories.

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Furman band garners top prize from Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade

The luck of the Irish appears to be flowing on shores near and far for Furman University.

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PALADINS SHOCK VIRGINIA IN NCAA FIRST ROUND, 68-67

Playing in its first NCAA Tournament since 1980, Furman (28-7) notched its school-record 28th victory and became the first SoCon school to claim a tournament win since 2019.

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