Furman faces UConn in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday as both teams look to advance through the early stages of the bracket.
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Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
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The Furman Paladins (No. 15 seed, 22–12, Southern Conference) punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Tournament by winning the Southern Conference Tournament and finishing 22–12 overall with a 10–8 mark in SoCon play. As the SoCon’s automatic qualifier, Furman enters March Madness as a 15‑seed in the East Region, looking to bring the grit that powered them through league play into the national spotlight.
The UConn Huskies (No. 2 seed, 29–5, Big East Conference) earned a No. 2 seed in the East Region after a strong season in the Big East, finishing 29–5 overall and securing one of the top at‑large spots in the field. With a high seed and résumé built against elite competition, UConn comes in as the clear favorite to advance, though the first weekend of March still offers plenty of potential for surprises.
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