Roundup: Furman stuns top-seeded East Tennessee for Southern Conference crown

Sixth-seeded Furman stunned top-seeded East Tennessee State, 76-61, to capture the Southern Conference tournament title and earn their second trip in four seasons to the NCAA Championships.

The Paladins led for the final 36:39 of the game, shooting 50.9% (27 of 53) from the floor and outrebounding the Buccaneers 36-24 in Asheville, N.C.

Cooper Bowser led Furman (22-12) with 21 points, hitting 9 of 12 shots from the floor. He added a game-high 11 rebounds. Reserve Tom House added 13 points, while Alex Wilkins scored 12.