No. 68 Furman edged out Wofford, 4-2, in the semifinals of the 2026 Southern Conference Championship in Chattanooga. The victory marks the Paladins' ninth consecutive appearance in the finals, where they will face No. 2 seed East Tennessee State. Furman secured the doubles point with wins in flights one and three, and came back from a 2-1 deficit in singles to clinch the match. Freshman Elle Warren's victory at flight two sealed Furman's advancement. The finals match is set for Saturday at 1 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Furman is now 17-4 overall and 7-0 in SoCon play.
  • This is the ninth consecutive time Furman has reached the conference finals.
  • Furman has won six out of the last eight matches against East Tennessee State in title bouts.
Yes, But

Wofford started strong by winning the first two singles contests, demonstrating their competitiveness in the match. The Terriers' ability to initially seize the lead raised questions about Furman's consistency under pressure.

State of Play
  • Furman won the doubles point, crucial in gaining momentum for the match.
  • Wofford briefly took a 2-1 lead in singles before Furman rallied to secure the match win.
What's Next

The Paladins will meet East Tennessee State in the finals, where a victory would secure them an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Both teams are well-acquainted with each other, making for a highly contested finals match.

Bottom Line

Furman鈥檚 resilience in coming back from a deficit highlights their strength heading into the finals; however, the challenge from East Tennessee State will test their resolve further. This upcoming match is crucial for the Paladins' aspirations for NCAA Championship glory.