Furman will face UConn in the round of 64 on Friday during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with both teams hoping to advance in the early stages of the group stage.
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date: Friday, March 20, 2026
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The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday as 16 more teams advance further over the weekend, setting the stage for another action-packed day of upsets and dramatic endings. The event once again brings chaos and excitement, making March Madness one of the most exciting events in sports, as all of the country’s top teams set their sights on a national championship.
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The Furman Paladins (No. 15 seed, 22-12 Southern Conference) won the Southern Conference tournament and went 10-8 in SoCon play to go 22-12 overall and punch their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. An automatic qualifier in the SoCon, Furman enters March Madness as the No. 15 seed in the East Region looking to bring the grit that has powered them in the league into the national spotlight.
The UConn Huskies (No. 2 seed, 29-5, Big East) are coming off a strong season in the Big East Conference, earning the No. 2 seed in the East Region with a 29-5 overall record and securing one of the top spots in the field. With a high seed and a resume built against elite competition, UConn is the clear favorite to advance, though the first weekend in March still holds plenty of surprise potential.
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