The Furman Paladins (12-1, 0-0 SoCon) will attempt to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Western Carolina Catamounts (4-7, 0-0 SoCon) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The matchup airs at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Furman vs. Western Carolina
- Game day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Game time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Furman 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.3 |
59 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.8 |
46 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.5 |
107 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.5 |
105 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.6 |
93 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
206 |
Western Carolina 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
40.4 |
347 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
200 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
36.4 |
42 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.0 |
182 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
17.0 |
362 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
141 |
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Furman vs. Western Carolina Stat Insights
Points
- The Paladins are averaging 78.9 points, just 2.7 more than the 76.2 the Catamounts give up.
- Furman is 5-0 when putting more than 76.2 points on the board.
- Western Carolina has a 4-3 record when giving up fewer than 78.9 points.
- The Catamounts average 70.0 points, 6.2 more than the Paladins allow.
- When scoring over 63.8 points, Western Carolina is 4-2.
- Furman has a 9-0 record when allowing less than 70.0 points.
- The Paladins have totaled 196 more points than their opponents this season (15.1 per game), while the Catamounts have been outscored by 68 (6.2 per game).
Shooting
- The Paladins shoot 48.3% from the field, 4.9% higher than the Catamounts concede defensively.
- Furman is 10-0 when shooting better than 43.4% from the field.
- This season Western Carolina is 3-2 when the team shoots better than 39.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Paladins average 34.5 rebounds, 1.9 fewer than the Catamounts' average.
- When Western Carolina has a rebounding advantage, it is 4-2. When recording fewer boards, Furman is 4-1.
- The Paladins average 8.5 offensive rebounds, 1.5 less than the Catamounts.
- The Catamounts are 4-3 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Paladins are 5-0 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Furman has an average rebounding margin of +5.0, and Western Carolina is at +5.4.
Furman Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2025 |
UNC Greensboro |
Away |
| 1/8/2025 |
Citadel |
Away |
| 1/11/2025 |
Wofford |
Home |
Western Carolina Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2025 |
Samford |
Home |
| 1/8/2025 |
Wofford |
Away |
| 1/11/2025 |
Mercer |
Home |