SoCon action features the Furman Paladins (14-3, 2-2 SoCon) at home against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-7, 3-1 SoCon) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET.
On Monday, in its most recent game, Furman fell to Wofford 81-62. With 14 points, Charles Johnston was its high scorer. In its most recent game, East Tennessee State beat Citadel on Saturday, 70-52. Jaden Seymour scored a team-high 15 points (and contributed one assist and five boards).
When is Furman vs. East Tennessee State and when does it start?
This game between the Paladins and Buccaneers will begin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Furman vs. East Tennessee State
The Paladins and Buccaneers will hit the hardwood at Bon Secours Wellness Arena for this matchup on January 15, and if you’d like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Furman Paladins vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Game Preview
Furman Stats, Odds & Insights
Furman averages 77.2 points per game (126th in college basketball) while allowing 65.8 per outing (42nd in college basketball). It has a +193 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 11.4 points per game.
The 77.2 points the Paladins average are 9.8 more than the Buccaneers concede.
Furman hits 10.5 three-pointers per game (19th in college basketball) at a 34.6% rate (141st in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 per game its opponents make at a 28.4% rate.
Offensively, the Paladins have performed better when playing at home this season, averaging 85.0 points per game, compared to 71.4 per game on the road.
Furman has been putting up 72.7 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.2 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
East Tennessee State Stats, Odds & Insights
East Tennessee State outscores opponents by 7.7 points per game (posting 75.1 points per game, 184th in college basketball, and allowing 67.4 per outing, 69th in college basketball) and has a +131 scoring differential.
The Buccaneers average 75.1 points, 9.3 more than the Paladins give up.
East Tennessee State makes 9.2 three-pointers per game (66th in college basketball) while shooting 35.9% from deep (83rd in college basketball). It is making 2.6 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.6 per game at 32.5%.
At home the Buccaneers are putting up 79.6 points per game, 10.9 more than they are averaging away (68.7).
In its previous 10 games, East Tennessee State is scoring 73.1 points per game, compared to its season average of 75.1.
Paladins Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Pjay Smith Jr. | 15 | 16.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
Nick Anderson | 17 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Cooper Bowser | 17 | 8.6 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Garrett Hien | 17 | 7.9 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
Charles Johnston | 13 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Buccaneers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quimari Peterson | 17 | 18.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Jaden Seymour | 17 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
John Buggs III | 17 | 12.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
Karon Boyd | 16 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Curt Lewis | 8 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
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