Wofford is set to host the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday evening in Spartanburg, South Carolina, following a recent victory against the Furman Paladins. The Terriers emerged triumphant with a score of 74-70, thanks in part to Kahmare Holmes, who led the team with 20 points.
The matchup features Wofford, boasting a record of 12-7 overall and 4-2 in Southern Conference (SoCon) play, against Samford, standing at 9-10 and 2-4 in the SoCon. At home, Wofford has performed well, with a 6-2 record, averaging 78.4 points per game while outscoring their opponents by 1.9 points.
On the other hand, the Bulldogs, ranked sixth in the SoCon, average 77.5 points per game, just slightly outpacing Wofford’s 76.5 points allowed. Samford has struggled against SoCon teams, managing only two wins in six attempts. They have managed to shoot 33.6% from three-point range, while Wofford excels, averaging 9.5 made three-pointers per game—significantly higher than the 7.9 allowed by Samford’s defense.
Both teams feature standout players. For Wofford, Nils Machowski has been a consistent scorer, shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc with 16.6 points per game, while Holmes continues to shine with 17.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game over his last ten contests. Samford counters with Jadin Booth, who boasts a strong shooting percentage of 41.5% from three, averaging 19.8 points. Additionally, Dylan Faulkner contributes significantly with an average of 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks.
In the last ten games, Wofford holds a record of 6-4, averaging 80.5 points and displaying an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. Conversely, Samford’s performance has been balanced with a 5-5 record, averaging 81.0 points and an impressive shooting percentage of 46.9%.
As these two teams clash for the first time this season in SoCon play, fans can anticipate a competitive and exciting game showcasing some of the conference’s top talent.