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Furman guard Mike Bothwell, right, gets emotional after their win against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman guard Mike Bothwell, right, gets emotional after their win against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

Furman upsets Virginia NCAA baskeball | PHOTOS

Mar 16, 2023 at 12:00 am
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Furman the No. 13 seed gets first upset of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after defeating No. 4 seed Virginia 68-67.

NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Furman fans celebrate their comeback in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman fans celebrate their comeback in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Furman’s Marcus Foster (5) celebrates their win over Virginia in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman’s Marcus Foster (5) celebrates their win over Virginia in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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Furman guard Mike Bothwell, right, gets emotional after their win against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman guard Mike Bothwell, right, gets emotional after their win against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Furman guard Marcus Foster, center, holds onto Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick, left, while diving out-of-bounds for a loose ball during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman guard Marcus Foster, center, holds onto Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick, left, while diving out-of-bounds for a loose ball during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Furman’s JP Pegues (1) shoots and makes a three pointer to put them in the lead against Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman’s JP Pegues (1) shoots and makes a three pointer to put them in the lead against Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Virginia’s Kadin Shedrick (21) holds his head in frustration after losing to Furman during the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Virginia’s Kadin Shedrick (21) holds his head in frustration after losing to Furman during the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Virginia’s Kadin Shedrick (21) holds his head in frustration after losing to Furman as they celebrate in the background  during the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Virginia’s Kadin Shedrick (21) holds his head in frustration after losing to Furman as they celebrate in the background during the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Furman fans celebrate their comeback in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman fans celebrate their comeback in the second half of the first-round of the college basketball NCAA Tournament game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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Furman guard Marcus Foster (5) celebrates after what proved to be the game-winning basket by guard JP Pegues during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman guard Marcus Foster (5) celebrates after what proved to be the game-winning basket by guard JP Pegues during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Furman guard JP Pegues (1) celebrates while leaving the court after their win against Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman guard JP Pegues (1) celebrates while leaving the court after their win against Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) drives around Furman guard Marcus Foster during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) drives around Furman guard Marcus Foster during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) reacts after making a three-point shot against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) reacts after making a three-point shot against Virginia during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Furman beat Virginia 68-67. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) fouls Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) fouls Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman guard JP Pegues, third from right, celebrates with the team after defeating Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman guard JP Pegues, third from right, celebrates with the team after defeating Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman guard JP Pegues (1) reacts with forward Tyrese Hughey after the team defeated Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman guard JP Pegues (1) reacts with forward Tyrese Hughey after the team defeated Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman forward Tyrese Hughey (15) and forward Alex Williams, right, celebrate their win against Virginia during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman forward Tyrese Hughey (15) and forward Alex Williams, right, celebrate their win against Virginia during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Virginia guard Reece Beekman reacts as he leaves the court after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Virginia guard Reece Beekman reacts as he leaves the court after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Virginia guard Ryan Dunn reacts after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Virginia guard Ryan Dunn reacts after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick reacts as he leaves the court after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick reacts as he leaves the court after the team lost to Furman in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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NCAA Tourney Furman vs Virginia

Furman’s Mike Bothwell (1) fights for the ball with Virginia’s Reece Beekman (2) during the NCAA tournament first round game in the South Region in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman’s Mike Bothwell (1) fights for the ball with Virginia’s Reece Beekman (2) during the NCAA tournament first round game in the South Region in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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Furman’s Jalen Slawson (20), fights for a lose ball with Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) and Jayden Garden (1) during the NCAA tournament first round game between in the South Region in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Furman’s Jalen Slawson (20), fights for a lose ball with Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) and Jayden Garden (1) during the NCAA tournament first round game between in the South Region in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

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Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) battles with Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) and guard Kihei Clark (0) for a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) battles with Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) and guard Kihei Clark (0) for a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) shoots in front of Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) shoots in front of Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Furman guard Mike Bothwell dives in an attempt to steal the ball from Virginia guard Isaac McKneely (11) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman guard Mike Bothwell dives in an attempt to steal the ball from Virginia guard Isaac McKneely (11) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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APTOPIX NCAA Furman Virginia Basketball

Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) and Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) dive on the floor for a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) and Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) dive on the floor for a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Virginia guard Isaac McKneely (11) and Furman guard Mike Bothwell (3) collide chasing a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Virginia guard Isaac McKneely (11) and Furman guard Mike Bothwell (3) collide chasing a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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Furman guard JP Pegues (1) tries to cut around Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Furman guard JP Pegues (1) tries to cut around Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

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