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No. 2 Seed UConn Survives Against No. 15 Seed Furman In NCAA Tournament First Round, 82-71


Last updated March 21, 2026

By Jake Grove


No. 15 seed Furman Paladins men’s basketball saw its run in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament come to a close with a first-round loss 82-71 to No. 2 seed UConn Huskies men’s basketball, battling throughout but unable to overcome the defending powerhouse.

Read the full game recap on Furman Athletics here.

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