Wofford rolls to 84-69 win over Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- Fletcher Magee had 21 points to lead five players in double figures and Wofford cruised to an 84-69 victory over Western Carolina on Thursday night.
Magee hit 5 of 11 from 3-point range to help the Terriers (18-9, 9-5 Southern Conference) shoot 42 percent from distance (11 of 26). Cameron Jackson added 15 points and seven rebounds as Wofford controlled the boards 39-25. Nathan Hoover scored 13 with seven boards and Storm Murphy and Trevor Stumpe added 12 points apiece.
Mike Amius led the Catamounts (12-15, 7-7) with 20 points, while Marcus Thomas scored 13.
Western Carolina fell behind 36-24 by halftime and got no closer than nine points in the second half. The Catamounts shot 44 percent from the floor, but made just 6 of 19 from distance (32 percent).
Wofford's victory leaves the Terriers in a tie with Furman for third place in conference play.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Frankie Bordeaux
- Landon Brandes
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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