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The Southern ConferencePublished: 12/6/2025, Last updated: 12/6/2025
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Furman Advances to Men's Soccer College Cup With 1-0 Win at Portland

Paladins Are First SoCon Squad To Make Final Four Since 1992

No. 8 Furman 1, No. 16 Portland 0

PORTLAND, OR - Freshman  Braden Dunham  scored from nearly 40 yards out in the 75th minute to help No. 16 seed Furman stun eighth-seeded Portland, 1-0, in the quarterfinal round Friday night at Merlo Field as the Paladins booked the school's first trip to the NCAA Division I Men's College Cup.
 
The Paladins will play in the national semifinals on Friday, December 12, at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., against the winner of tomorrow's Elite Eight clash between Maryland and Washington. Game times and ticket information will be announced on FurmanPaladins.com and Furman social media accounts when available.


2025 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Bracket


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