- Matchup: Wofford Terriers vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: Freedom Hall, Johnson City, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (21-8) are set to face off against the Wofford Terriers (18-11) at Freedom Hall this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Wofford Terriers suffered a defeat against Furman, finishing with a score of 76-67. Wofford concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 43.9% (25 for 57) and three-point shooting at 26.9% (7 out of 26). From the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 19 attempts for a percentage of 52.6%. On the boards, the Terriers secured 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 12 assists while forcing their opponents into 10 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Wofford allowed their opponents to shoot 51.9% from the field, permitting 27 makes on 52 attempts. Furman contributed with 14 assists and secured 4 steals, while ultimately gathering 29 rebounds (4 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. Furman shot 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts and 52.9% from beyond the arc, converting 9 out of 17 tries. Wofford committed 19 fouls, compared to Furman’s 14.
Kahmare Holmes was a key player, shooting 50.0% from the floor and distributing 3 assists. He logged 38 minutes on the court, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 20 points on 6 of 12 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Wofford holds an 18-11 record for the season. They are averaging 78.8 points per game (ranking 116th nationally) while shooting 45.5% from the field. The Terriers convert 34.8% of their three-point attempts (262 out of 752) and boast a 71.3% success rate at the charity stripe. As a group, they pull down 34.9 rebounds per game and dish out a total of 409 assists this season, placing them 133rd in the nation for ball distribution. Their turnover rate stands at 9.6 per game, alongside averaging 17.2 personal fouls.
Defensively, Wofford has forced an average of 10.6 turnovers per game while drawing 17.3 fouls. They allow 36.7% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 264th in Division I for points allowed per game (76.9). Their opponents shoot 46.4% from the field (777 of 1,675), while Wofford averages 33.8 rebounds per game. They rank 222nd for the number of assists allowed, having relinquished 385 this season.
In their latest game, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers achieved a decisive victory over UNC Greensboro, finishing 87-75. They secured 16 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 22 for the game. The Buccaneers turned the ball over 12 times and made 7 steals during the matchup. UNC Greensboro committed 14 personal fouls, allowing the Buccaneers to shoot 14 free throws, converting 12 at an impressive 85.7%. From three-point range, East Tennessee State connected on 9 of 20 attempts (45.0%). Overall, they converted 33 of 55 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 60.0%. On defense, the Buccaneers allowed UNC Greensboro to score on 28 of 54 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 51.9% for the opponents. They finished 37.5% from three-point land (9 of 24) and shot 10 of 15 from the free-throw line (66.7%). East Tennessee State permitted UNC Greensboro to collect a total of 25 rebounds (7 offensive).
Brian Taylor stepped up significantly for the Buccaneers, shooting 10 of 12 for an outstanding field goal percentage of 83.3%, alongside grabbing 2 rebounds and scoring 25 points in 37 minutes with 2 assists.
East Tennessee State boasts a 21-8 record for the season. Offensively, they hit 48.7% from the field, placing them 31st in college basketball. The Buccaneers have accumulated 2,280 points this season, averaging 78.6 points per game, and grab 34.3 rebounds on average. They dish out 14.6 assists per game (136th in the nation) and commit 10.2 turnovers on average. East Tennessee State averages 16.4 personal fouls per game and converts 76.6% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers rank 49th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 68.4. They force an average of 13.3 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 41.9% from the field, ranking 65th in college basketball. East Tennessee State concedes 31.8% on shots from beyond the arc (246 of 774), while their opponents convert 72.1% of their free throw attempts. They have averaged giving up 12.9 assists and 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking 139th and 48th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for East Tennessee State
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