- Matchup: Wofford Terriers vs VMI Keydets
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Cameron Hall, Lexington, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The VMI Keydets (6-17) will host the Wofford Terriers (15-8) at Cameron Hall this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Wofford Terriers faced East Tennessee State, suffering an 86-72 defeat. Wofford recorded a shooting percentage of 48.1% (26 of 54) and made 7 of 19 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 13 of 16 (81.3%). The team collected a total of 47 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards, and dished out 11 assists, while forcing 4 turnovers without a steal. Defensively, Wofford allowed East Tennessee State to shoot 48.2% (27 of 56) and gather 33 rebounds (7 offensive, 26 defensive). East Tennessee State secured a free throw percentage of 92.9%, hitting 26 of 28. They also made 6 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. Wofford committed 19 personal fouls, while East Tennessee State had 15.
A standout performance came from Nils Machowski, who scored 23 points on 8 of 14 shooting, while playing 39 minutes and grabbing 3 rebounds. He had a shooting efficiency of 57.1% and added 2 assists to his tally.
The Terriers enter this matchup with a 15-8 record. They average 9.8 turnovers and commit 17.1 fouls per game. As a collective, Wofford gathers 35.5 rebounds per game and has made 328 assists this season, ranking them 145th in Division 1 basketball. The team is hitting 35.2% of their three-point shots (210 of 597) and 71.8% from the free-throw line. They average 78.7 points per game, placing them 126th in Division 1, and boast a shooting percentage of 44.9% from the floor.
Defensively, the Terriers force 11.0 turnovers per game and average 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 178th nationally for assists allowed, giving up 297 this season. Their defense permits opponents to shoot 45.9% (612 of 1,332) while they average 34.0 rebounds allowed per game. They restrict three-point shooting to 35.8% and they rank 242nd in points allowed per game (76.1).
In their most recent match, the VMI Keydets fell 95-81 to Mercer. They allowed Mercer to secure 40 rebounds total (11 offensive). The Keydets shot 29.0% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 31, and finished 22 of 29 at the free-throw line (75.9%). Mercer converted 32 of 64 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.0%. The Keydets shot 41.9% (26 of 62) overall and from long-range, VMI hit 16 of 42 attempts (38.1%). They capitalized on 13 free throws at an 81.3% clip and faced 15 personal fouls from Mercer, leading to 16 free-throw attempts. They committed 10 turnovers while securing 7 steals with 18 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive.
TJ Johnson was a key player for VMI, shooting 8 of 16 for a 50.0% field goal percentage, alongside 5 rebounds and 26 points in 40 minutes of play without recording an assist.
This season, VMI holds a record of 6-17. They average 17.4 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 71.5%. The Keydets record 12.4 assists per game (ranking 301st nationally) and turn the ball over 10.6 times. This season, they have amassed 1,675 points (72.8 per game) while pulling down 34.4 rebounds per game. Their field goal shooting stands at 40.2%, ranking 353rd in Division 1.
On defense, VMI ranks 297th in the nation for points allowed per game at 78.1. They force their opponents into 11.9 turnovers per game while allowing a 45.0% shooting percentage (ranking 242nd in Division 1). Their defense lets opponents score at a 34.6% rate from the three-point line (205 of 592). Their opponents succeed on 70.6% of their free throw attempts. VMI’s defense averages allowing 17.0 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 353rd and 362nd in these categories, respectively.
Who will seize victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Wofford
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