Bulldogs Prepare for SoCon Showdown at Wofford
The Samford Bulldogs are gearing up to face the Wofford Terriers in their next Southern Conference matchup. This key game is set for Wednesday at 5 p.m., marking an important moment for both teams. Samford enters the contest with a record of 9-10 overall and 2-4 within the SoCon. In contrast, Wofford boasts a season record of 12-7.
Bulldogs vs. Terriers: Series History
This will be the 34th meeting between the Bulldogs and Terriers. Currently, Wofford leads the series 23-10. However, Samford triumphed in both of their encounters last season.
Recent Performance of the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are coming off a difficult period, having faced two top contenders in the conference: Furman and ETSU. Unfortunately, they lost both close games, including a heartbreaking 76-75 loss to ETSU where the buzzer sealed their fate.
- Jadin Booth scored 19 points against ETSU.
- Cade Norris achieved a career-high with 16 points, all scored in the second half.
- Keaton Norris hit two three-pointers, with one nearly securing victory with seven seconds remaining.
In terms of shooting performance, the Bulldogs struggled against Furman, making only 5 of 20 attempts from three-point range. They rebounded against ETSU, improving their performance with 14 out of 32 shots made.
Wofford’s Current Standing
The Terriers hold a 4-2 conference record after recently defeating Furman 74-70. They have a strong home record of 6-2 under first-year head coach Kevin Giltner. This season, Wofford was projected to finish ninth in the Preseason Coaches Poll.
Key Players for Wofford
Wofford relies heavily on their top scorers:
- Kahmare Holmes
- Nils Machowski
Both players average over 16 points per game, contributing significantly to the team’s success this season.
Watch the Game
Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+. Live statistics will also be available for those looking to keep track of the action.
