The Furman Paladins (12-1, 0-0 SoCon) aim to extend a five-game winning run when they visit the Western Carolina Catamounts (4-7, 0-0 SoCon) at 1:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

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Furman vs. Western Carolina Game Info

• When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Ramsey Regional Activity Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Furman Stats Insights

• This season, the Paladins have a 48.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 4.9% higher than the 43.4% of shots the Catamounts’ opponents have made.
• Furman is 10-0 when it shoots better than 43.4% from the field.
• The Paladins are the 107th ranked rebounding team in the nation, the Catamounts rank 42nd.
• The Paladins record only 2.7 more points per game (78.9) than the Catamounts give up (76.2).
• Furman has a 5-0 record when scoring more than 76.2 points.

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Western Carolina Stats Insights

• This season, Western Carolina has a 3-2 record in games the team collectively shoots better than 39.8% from the field.
• The Catamounts are the 42nd-ranked rebounding team in the country, the Paladins sit at 231st.
• The Catamounts put up an average of 70.0 points per game, 6.2 more points than the 63.8 the Paladins allow to opponents.
• Western Carolina is 4-3 when allowing fewer than 78.9 points.

Furman Home & Away Comparison

• Offensively Furman has fared better at home this year, posting 88.3 points per game, compared to 69.4 per game in away games.
• Defensively the Paladins have played better at home this season, giving up 61.7 points per game, compared to 68.4 in road games.
• Looking at three-pointers, Furman has performed better when playing at home this year, draining 11.7 three-pointers per game with a 37.3% three-point percentage, compared to 10.4 threes per game and a 35.6% three-point percentage in road games.

Western Carolina Home & Away Comparison

• At home, Western Carolina averages 86.2 points per game. Away, it scores 56.5.
• The Catamounts are giving up fewer points at home (68.4 per game) than on the road (82.7).
• At home, Western Carolina knocks down 12.0 triples per game, 4.8 more than it averages away (7.2). Its 3-point shooting percentage is also higher at home (36.8%) than on the road (23.4%).

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