San Diego State vs. Furman: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The No. 13 seed Furman Paladins (28-7) head into their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (28-6) on Saturday at 12:10 PM. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 in the South Region bracket.
In its previous game, San Diego State beat Charleston (SC) on Thursday, 63-57. Matt Bradley scored a team-high 17 points (and contributed four assists and seven boards). On Thursday, in its last game, Furman beat Virginia 68-67. With 19 points, Jalen Slawson was its leading scorer.
When is San Diego State vs. Furman and when does it start?
This matchup between the Aztecs and Paladins is set to start on Saturday, March 18, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 12:10 PM ET.
Where to Watch San Diego State vs. Furman
The Aztecs and Paladins will hit the floor at Viejas Arena for this matchup on March 18, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Furman Paladins Game Preview
San Diego State Stats, Odds & Insights
San Diego State outscores opponents by 8.4 points per game (scoring 71.8 per game to rank 179th in college basketball while giving up 63.4 per contest to rank 28th in college basketball) and has a +285 scoring differential overall.
The Aztecs are averaging 71.8 points, only 0.7 more than the 71.1 the Paladins concede.
San Diego State connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.2. It shoots 35.1% from deep while its opponents hit 28.9% from long range.
The Aztecs post 75.4 points per game in home games, compared to 68.9 points per game in road games, a difference of 6.5 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, San Diego State has been putting up 65.7 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 71.8 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Furman Stats, Odds & Insights
Furman has a +371 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.6 points per game. It is putting up 81.7 points per game, ninth in college basketball, and is giving up 71.1 per contest to rank 212th in college basketball.
The Paladins’ 81.7 points per game are 18.3 more than the Aztecs allow.
Furman connects on 3.2 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.5 (23rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3.
At home the Paladins are scoring 87.4 points per game, 9.9 more than they are averaging on the road (77.5).
Over its past 10 games, Furman is averaging 81.0 points per game, compared to its season average of 81.7.
Aztecs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bradley | 34 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Darrion Trammell | 33 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Lamont Butler | 34 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Jaedon LeDee | 34 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Keshad Johnson | 34 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Paladins Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bothwell | 35 | 17.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Jalen Slawson | 35 | 15.8 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| JP Pegues | 35 | 11.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Marcus Foster | 35 | 10.7 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Garrett Hien | 33 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
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