Loading the game…
⌘K
Western Carolina beat Furman 80–77 at Furman on Jan 3, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  WCU | 38 | 27 | 15 | 80 |
  FUR | 30 | 35 | 12 | 77 |
Western Carolina CatamountsFurman Paladins| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Kell | 39 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 7-14 | 2-3 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 38 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4-10 | 0-0 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 35 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-6 |
| Cord Stansberry | 30 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4-11 | 3-5 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 26 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Samuel Dada | 18 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Justin Johnson | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-4 |
| CJ Hyland | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Tayeshaun Smith | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 80 | 42 | 13 | 30-68 | 10-20 |
| FUR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Thomas | 40 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2-14 | 1-8 |
| Alex Wilkins | 39 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 11-20 | 2-6 |
| Charles Johnston | 38 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 5-10 | 4-8 |
| Ben Vander Wal | 38 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Tom House | 36 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Eddrin Bronson | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Abijah Franklin | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Owen Ritger | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 77 | 33 | 18 | 29-65 | 11-32 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
WCU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · FUR defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
FUR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
WCUFURExpected pace: about 68 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
WCUFURNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
Alex Wilkins's full breakdown holds the game-by-game chart, hit-rate splits and filters, the what-if line and market curve, every book and the line history, closing lines, the projected range, teammates and matchup tools. Checking your player views…
Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 30.1 | 13.1 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Marcus Kell | 28.2 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 25.6 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 20.5 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 0.2 |
| CJ Hyland | 19.5 | 7.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 19.0 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 18.1 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Justin Johnson | 14.9 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Bowser | 31.6 | 12.6 | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Ben Vander Wal | 30.1 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 2.4 |
| Alex Wilkins | 29.5 | 17.4 | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Charles Johnston | 29.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 1.4 |
| Asa Thomas | 28.9 | 14.1 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Tom House | 24.3 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Eddrin Bronson | 16.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Collin O'Neal | 13.0 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
WCU offenseper gameFUR defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
WCUForAgainst49% of WCU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
FURForAgainst49% of FUR's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
WCU 4series6 FUR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | FUR 67 | WCU 86 | WCU+19 | +19 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | WCU 80 | FUR 77 | WCU+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | WCU 75 | FUR 84 | FUR+9 | +9 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FUR 90 | WCU 61 | FUR+29 | +29 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | FUR 79 | WCU 76 | FUR+3 | +3 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | FUR 77 | WCU 85 | WCU+8 | +8 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | WCU 62 | FUR 65 | FUR+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2023 | WCU 80 | FUR 83 | FUR+3 | +3 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | WCU 59 | FUR 93 | FUR+34 | +34 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | FUR 67 | WCU 79 | WCU+12 | +12 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
