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East Tennessee State beat Furman 78–69 at Furman on Feb 18, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  ETSU | 34 | 44 | 78 |
  FUR | 34 | 35 | 69 |
East Tennessee State BuccaneersFurman Paladins| ETSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Taylor II | 40 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 5-15 | 2-4 |
| Maki Johnson | 35 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Jordan McCullum | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Cam Morris III | 18 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-1 |
| Allen Strothers | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Jaylen Smith | 30 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3-9 | 0-1 |
| Milton Matthews III | 25 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 6-11 | 6-9 |
| Isaiah Sutherland | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Totals | 78 | 32 | 11 | 26-58 | 12-24 |
| FUR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Vander Wal | 34 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Alex Wilkins | 33 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 6-13 | 1-4 |
| Asa Thomas | 30 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4-16 | 3-12 |
| Cooper Bowser | 26 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Charles Johnston | 24 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-3 |
| Cole Bowser | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Tom House | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-7 |
| Eddrin Bronson | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Abijah Franklin | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Collin O'Neal | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 69 | 37 | 11 | 21-60 | 6-33 |
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).
ETSU 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 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · ETSU defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
ETSUFURExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
ETSUFURNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Taylor II | 32.7 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Blake Barkley | 31.3 | 15.8 | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cam Morris III | 29.1 | 15.1 | 6.1 | 1.7 |
| Allen Strothers | 24.7 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Jaylen Smith | 23.6 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Jordan McCullum | 22.5 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Maki Johnson | 21.1 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Gabe Sisk | 11.4 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Thomas | 31.9 | 15.3 | 4.9 | 2.4 |
| Alex Wilkins | 31.6 | 18.9 | 2.2 | 5.2 |
| Cooper Bowser | 31.0 | 14.4 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Charles Johnston | 30.9 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 1.9 |
| Ben Vander Wal | 29.9 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Tom House | 29.2 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Cole Bowser | 25.3 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Eddrin Bronson | 19.0 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
ETSU 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.
ETSUForAgainst46% of ETSU'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.
ETSU 4series6 FUR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | FUR 76 | ETSU 61 | FUR+15 | +15 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ETSU 78 | FUR 69 | ETSU+9 | +9 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | FUR 71 | ETSU 75 | ETSU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2025 | FUR 69 | ETSU 72 | ETSU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ETSU 70 | FUR 73 | FUR+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2024 | FUR 65 | ETSU 63 | FUR+2 | +2 |
| Jan 13, 2024 | ETSU 73 | FUR 82 | FUR+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2023 | ETSU 79 | FUR 83 | FUR+4 | +4 |
| Jan 7, 2023 | FUR 70 | ETSU 56 | FUR+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2022 | FUR 71 | ETSU 75 | ETSU+4 | +4 |
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.
