Greenville, S.C. – Furman goes for sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference men's basketball standings when the Paladins visit Johnson City, Tenn., on Wednesday to face league co-leaders ETSU. Tip-off at Freedom Hall is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
A bus trip to Johnson City for Furman students is available for $15 and includes a game ticket, bus transportation to and from the game and a Chick-Fil-A meal. The bus will depart Furman at 4 p.m. and return immediately following the game. Students can reserve their spot by clicking here.
 
Furman, riding a seven-game winning streak, enters the matchup at 22-5 overall and 12-2 in the SoCon after a 58-53 home victory versus Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon. The Bucs downed VMI on Saturday to improve to 23-4 overall and 12-2 in the league. Of the 48 NCAA Division I games on Wednesday, Furman and ETSU's combined 45 wins is seven more than in any of the other 47 contests tomorrow evening.
 
The Paladins enter the game ranked No. 8 in the latest College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 and No. 72 in the latest NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) Rankings. ETSU is the No. 2 ranked mid-major behind Gonzaga and is currently No. 42 in the NET. A victory at ETSU would strengthen Furman's NCAA Tournament resume as the Paladins would pick up a crucial Quadrant 1 win. For ETSU, who is currently predicted to be in the field as an at-large selection by ESPN's Joe Lunardi, a victory over Furman could potentially further solidify its standing in the field of 68.
 
Wednesday's game marks the 61^st all-time meeting between the Paladins and Bucs with ETSU holding a 31-29 series edge. The Paladins, however, have won the last two meetings and three of the last five, including a 65-56 decision at Timmons Arena on January 4, behind 14 points from senior Jordan Lyons. Last season, the Paladins and Bucs split the season series with ETSU winning 79-56 in Johnson City before Furman claimed a 91-61 victory in Greenville.
 
Furman returns to Bon Secours Wellness Arena to host the Wofford Terriers at noon on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now at the Timmons Arena Box Office and online at FurmanPaladins.com. Current Furman students will have access to free tickets on Furman basketball game days. Click here to learn about the student ticket policy for the 2019-20 season.