Furman Paladins

Furman Paladins

22-13 - 5th in SoCon
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SoCon Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
East Tennessee St.. 77.6 - 11 23
Mercer 82.7 3 13 19
Wofford 78.8 3 13 19
Samford 78.9 4 14 18
Furman 76.3 1.5 13 22
Western Carolina 78.5 6.5 16 15
UNC Greensboro 78.6 8 19 15
Chattanooga 76.7 9 19 13
The Citadel 70.4 11.5 22 11
VMI 72.0 16 26 6
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Alex Wilkins
  • Assists Per Game

    Alex Wilkins
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Alex Wilkins

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Charles Johnston
  • Steals Per Game

    Charles Johnston
  • Blocks Per Game

    Charles Johnston