GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Palmetto Sports team followed Furman men’s soccer to Cary, North Carolina, as the Paladins appeared in their first College Cup in program history.
Furman’s Friday began with a celebratory send off at the team hotel, with fans and family members cheering on the Paladins as they headed off to face Washington in the national semifinal.
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Jason Donnelly, Furman director of athletics, expressed his gratitude for the support of fans, students and alumni during the season in a live interview with Palmetto Sports’ Ella Grogan.
He also called the ending to head coach Doug Allison’s 31st and final year at the helm for Furman a “storybook” situation.
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Furman won every game of its NCAA tournament by one goal, taking down Western Michigan, Hofstra and No. 8 Portland in its path to the semifinal match.
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Furman would eventually fall 3-1 to Washington, ending their historic season and Allison’s storied career.
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