Furman (16-6, 7-2) at UNC-Greensboro (14-8, 8-1) – 3:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
Today’s UTR Game of the Day takes us to the SoCon where the UNC-Greensboro Spartans host their neighbors in the Furman Paladins. Greensboro won the first matchup between the two teams in Greenville, SC by an 88-80 score; Keyshawn Langley had 24 points in the victory for the Spartans. This came shortly after a tough home loss against Samford; since that loss UNC-G has won 5 straight games to take over first place in the SoCon.
After dropping a tough road game at Western Carolina, Furman themselves has won six out of their last seven games; the highlight of that streak was snapping Samford’s unbeaten streak in league play. Jalen Slawson had 26 points in the Paladins’ win against Samford.