Illinois State Redbirds vs Furman Paladins
Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational - Imagination Bracket - Championship
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Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FUR | 36 | 29 | 65 |
ILST | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (25-55)
Field Goal %
46% (26-57)
36% (9-25)
Three Point %
33% (8-24)
55% (6-11)
Free Throw %
67% (12-18)
13
Turnovers
10
30
Rebounds
35
3
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Kissimmee, FL
Referee:Justin Porterfield
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:Robert Felder
Team Stats
| FG | 25-55 | 26-57 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 46 |
| 3PT | 9-25 | 8-24 |
| Three Point % | 36 | 33 |
| FT | 6-11 | 12-18 |
| Free Throw % | 55 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 35 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 11 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 28 | 28 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 11 |
FUR vs ILST Videos
Furman Paladins vs. Illinois State Redbirds: Game Highlights
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Cooper Bowser rocks the rim with powerful dunk
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Cooper Bowser skies for big slam
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2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 11-3 | - | 19-8 |
| Mercer | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Wofford | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Furman | 8-6 | 3 | 17-10 |
| Samford | 8-6 | 3 | 15-12 |
| UNC Greensboro | 8-6 | 3 | 12-15 |
| Western Carolina | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| The Citadel | 6-8 | 5 | 9-18 |
| Chattanooga | 4-10 | 7 | 10-17 |
| VMI | 1-13 | 10 | 6-21 |
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-5 | 2.5 | 18-9 |
| Murray State | 11-6 | 3 | 19-9 |
| UIC | 10-6 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Illinois State | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Valparaiso | 8-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-10 | 7.5 | 12-15 |
| Drake | 6-11 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Indiana State | 3-13 | 10.5 | 10-17 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 11 | 6-20 |
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