FURMAN PALADINS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bob Richey's Furman squad has carved out a respectable 17-10 record this season while averaging 76.8 points per game at Timmons Arena, though road struggles have limited their conference standing to 3-5 in Southern Conference play. The Paladins demonstrate their strongest form on their home court with an 11-4 record, a stark contrast to their 6-6 mark away from Greenville, suggesting Richey's 15-player roster has built chemistry in familiar surroundings while facing consistency challenges in unfamiliar venues. Defensive prowess shows in their 70.3 opponent scoring average, placing them among the conference's stingier units during a winter campaign that showcases both promise and opportunity.
Founded in 1826, Furman basketball operates from a program with deep institutional roots, and Richey has positioned the Paladins competitively within the Southern Conference despite their uneven away performance. The home-court advantage at Timmons Arena has become a legitimate factor in their season trajectory, with the 5-game gap between home and away records indicating that establishing road resilience remains the primary objective for the remainder of conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | Furman University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Venue | Timmons Arena |
| Head Coach | Bob Richey |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cole Bowser | G |
| 21 | Cooper Bowser | F |
| 2 | Eddrin Bronson | G |
| 0 | Abijah Franklin | G |
| 12 | Tom House | G |
| 1 | Charles Johnston | F |
| 11 | Gunnar Lewis | G |
| 77 | Davis Molnar | F |
| 8 | Collin O'Neal | G |
| 15 | Owen Ritger | F |
| 5 | Mason Smith | F |
| 3 | Asa Thomas | G |
| 30 | Thomas Tillman | F |
| 4 | Ben Vander Wal | F |
| 10 | Alex Wilkins | G |
SEASON RECORD
22-12
Overall
13-5
Home
9-7
Away
7-7
Conference
76.5 PPG / 70.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | High Point Panthers | L 71-97 |
| Nov 8 | Troy Trojans | L 61-64 |
| Nov 10 | Columbia International Rams | W 89-59 |
| Nov 15 | Northern Iowa Panthers | L 54-70 |
| Nov 19 | Ohio Christian Trailblazers | W 79-44 |
| Nov 23 | Queens University Royals | W 90-79 |
| Nov 27 | Richmond Spiders | W 73-72 |
| Nov 28 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 65-72 |
| Dec 4 | Elon Phoenix | W 97-88 |
| Dec 6 | Harvard Crimson | W 79-69 |
| Dec 9 | Bob Jones Bruins | W 105-57 |
| Dec 19 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 75-68 |
| Dec 21 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 84-76 |
| Dec 31 | Mercer Bears | W 74-72 |
| Jan 3 | Western Carolina Catamounts | L 77-80 |
| Jan 7 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 78-67 |
| Jan 10 | VMI Keydets | W 69-48 |
| Jan 15 | Samford Bulldogs | W 77-73 |
| Jan 17 | Wofford Terriers | L 70-74 |
| Jan 22 | The Citadel Bulldogs | L 75-77 |
| Jan 23 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 89-66 |
| Jan 29 | Samford Bulldogs | W 78-73 |
| Feb 1 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 75-70 |
| Feb 5 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 71-75 |
| Feb 8 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | L 64-67 |
| Feb 12 | Mercer Bears | L 64-69 |
| Feb 14 | VMI Keydets | W 90-72 |
| Feb 18 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 69-78 |
| Feb 22 | Wofford Terriers | W 76-67 |
| Feb 25 | The Citadel Bulldogs | W 72-51 |
| Feb 28 | Western Carolina Catamounts | L 67-86 |
| Mar 7 | Samford Bulldogs | W 86-81 |
| Mar 8 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 81-75 |
| Mar 9 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W 76-61 |
ANALYTICS
+6.0
Pt Diff
W3
Streak
56.1%
SOS
#137
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5567
104.3
Adj O
102.2
Adj D
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South Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Furman Men's Basketball compete in?
- Furman Paladins Men's Basketball competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Furman play men's basketball home games?
- Furman Men's Basketball plays home games at Timmons Arena in Greenville, SC.
- Who is the head coach of Furman Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Furman Paladins Men's Basketball is Bob Richey.
- When was Furman Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Furman Men's Basketball is not currently available.