Furman Routs Northern Iowa 98-83
Tom House scored 30 points as Furman beat Northern Iowa 98-83 in Greenville, South Carolina, on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Furman defeated Northern Iowa 98-83 on Saturday in Greenville, South Carolina. Tom House led the Paladins with 30 points, while Abijah Franklin added 21 points and seven rebounds.
Why it matters
The win moves Furman to 3-0 on the season, while Northern Iowa falls to 1-1. Furman took the lead with 15:46 left in the first half and never trailed again.
House made 7 of 11 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring 19 points in the second half. Isaiah Johnson-Arigu led Northern Iowa with 20 points and two blocks, while Carson Vis added 17 points and two steals.
The players
Furman Paladins
Furman University's men's basketball program, a member of the Southern Conference based in Greenville, South Carolina.
Northern Iowa Panthers
The University of Northern Iowa's men's basketball program, which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference out of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The details
House led Furman in scoring with 11 first-half points and finished with 30. Greyson Uelmen added 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, and Luka Toews scored 14 for Furman.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Furman defeated Northern Iowa 98-83 in Greenville, S.C.
Wednesday: Furman plays Holy Cross on the road.
Tuesday: Northern Iowa hosts Green Bay.
Season Trajectory
Furman's 3-0 start builds on its recent Southern Conference profile, giving the Paladins an early statement win. Northern Iowa's 1-1 start leaves it searching for consistency in a Missouri Valley Conference race that is still taking shape.
Furman's 3-0 start gives the Paladins an early foothold in the conference race, and House's scoring makes him a player to watch in fantasy lineups. Northern Iowa's 1-1 record means it needs a strong showing against Green Bay on Tuesday to stay on pace.
The takeaway
House's efficient shooting, with 7 of 11 from three-point range, showed how quickly Furman can separate itself when it finds a rhythm early. For Northern Iowa, the loss underscores how much the team will need its frontcourt and wing scoring to carry the load in the next few games.
What happens next
Furman plays Holy Cross on the road on Wednesday, and Northern Iowa hosts Green Bay on Tuesday.
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