Preview: Samford Bulldogs at Furman Paladins TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (Interstat) — The Furman Paladins look to solidify their standing in the Southern Conference and complete a regular-season sweep when they host the Samford Bulldogs in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Timmons Arena. Furman (16-10 overall) enters with momentum, having won three of its last four games, including a 63-61 road victory at UNC Greensboro on Feb. 14. The Paladins’ success is anchored by forward Clare Coyle, who is coming off a dominant 25-point, 9-rebound, 3-block performance. Coyle recorded a triple-double (13 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists) in the teams’ first meeting this season, a 70-62 Furman win at Samford on Jan. 24. Samford (11-16) has shown recent signs of life, winning three of its last four contests after a difficult stretch. The Bulldogs are coming off a decisive 68-48 home win over Mercer on Feb. 14, led by guard Sierra Godbolt’s 22 points. Godbolt, Samford’s primary offensive threat, scored 13 points in the loss to Furman last month. The matchup pits Furman’s consistency against a Samford team seeking to build late-season momentum. The Paladins have relied on Coyle’s interior presence and all-around game, while the Bulldogs will need another high-output performance from Godbolt and support from contributors like Martha Bishop (12 rebounds vs. Mercer) and Frances Morris (15 points vs. Mercer) to challenge on the road. Furman holds a clear advantage in the standings and seeks to protect its home court before hosting Mercer on Feb. 21. Samford aims to level the season series before a quick turnaround at Wofford on Feb. 21. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern at Timmons Arena.