Furman University Athletics

Collegiate Charm at its Finest

Excellence meets tradition at "America's Best College" (No. 1 in SC and Top 5 in the Southeast by U.S. News & World Report). South Carolina's oldest private institution of higher learning, nationally lauded for its beautiful campus and exceptional liberal arts and sciences program, Furman University is equal parts brains and beauty. The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail intersects campus, which is situated on the school's namesake Furman Lake, known to locals as "Swan Lake." With Paris Mountain as a backdrop, Furman features everything from symphonic performances to Saturday night lights.

Furman's athletics showcase a wide range of competitive teams across NCAA Division I sports. Widely attended sporting events range from football to basketball & soccer, where fans come together to cheer on the Paladins. The university's mascot, a Paladin, is a fictional legendary knight representing heroism & chivalry and is embraced locally along with the stunning campus that serves as a backdrop to their sporting events.

 

Quick Facts

  • Founded: 1826
  • Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613
  • Enrollment: 2,500 Students
  • Conference: Southern, joined in1936
  • NCAA Classification: Division I
  • Nickname: Paladins
  • Mascot: Knight on a Horse
  • Colors: Purple, White

 

Players for Furman University Football

Men's Sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field

Women's Sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Venues

  • Football & Lacrosse: Paladin Stadium (16,000 Seats)
  • Soccer: Stone Stadium (3,000 Seats)
  • Basketball: Timmons Arena (2,500 Seats)
  • Volleyball: Alley Gymnasium (500 Seats)
  • Tennis: Mickel Tennis Center (400 Seats)
  • Softball: Pepsi Stadium (300 Seats)
  • Track & Field: Irwin Belk Complex
  • Golf: Furman Golf Course

 

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Furman University

  • 3300 Poinsett Hwy

Furman University is one of the nation's premier undergraduate liberal arts colleges. The University offers outstanding academics, opportunities for a broad range of talented students with a passion for learning, a robust visual and performing arts program, and competitive NCAA…

Paladin Stadium

  • 3300 Poinsett Hwy

Paladin Stadium is a 16,000-seat stadium home to the Furman Paladins football team. This facility is complete with restrooms, concessions, locker rooms, and a well maintained field.

Furman Golf Course

  • 3300 Poinsett Hwy

The Furman Golf Club has been voted #1 Public Golf Course in Greenville, and the entire Upstate by the South Carolina Golf Ratings Panel. It is also where Furman alums and professional golfers Betsy King, Beth Daniel, Dottie Pepper and Brad Faxon honed their college games. This…