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Furman Falls to Washington Friday Night in College Cup Semifinals
Head Coach Doug Allison Finishes Career as SoCon's Winningest Head Coach
CARY, NC – Furman’s magical run came to an end Friday night at the 2025 Men’s College Cup, as Washington used a pair of first half goals to knock off the No. 16 Paladins 3-1 in the first semifinal.
The Paladins (16-2-5) played in their first College Cup, and first for a SoCon side since Davidson in 1992. Furman previously advanced to the Elite Eight in 1999 under Coach Doug Allison, who is retiring after his 31st season in charge. The two losses are the fewest in school history, tying the 1999 and 2020 teams. Allison's career finishes with a 365-175-77 record, making him the winningest coach in SoCon history.
Washington (15-6-2), one of the nation’s top scoring teams with 55 goals coming in, stretched the lead to 3-0 in the 85th minute. Furman answered quickly, getting a Luke Hutzell goal in the 86th minute off assists from Braden Dunham and Connor Dunnigan.
The Huskies held a 24-6 shooting advantage, with 12 shots on goal. Ivan Horvat turned away eight shots for Furman.