NCAAB · Final

Wofford Defeats VMI in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium

Wofford Terriers 82, VMI Keydets 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won VMI Keydets vs Wofford Terriers?

Wofford Terriers beat VMI Keydets 82-76 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in VMI Keydets vs Wofford Terriers?

Wofford Terriers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup, the Wofford Terriers secured a victory over the VMI Keydets with a final score of 82-76 at the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Wofford boasting a record of 18-10 compared to VMI's struggling 6-22. The Terriers have had a mixed bag of results recently, sitting at 6-4 in their last ten games but currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 78.9 points scored per game while allowing 77.1 points, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. In contrast, VMI has faced significant challenges, losing their last ten games and averaging just 68.8 points scored while allowing a staggering 85.7 points per game.

Wofford's home record stands at 3-2 in their last five games, while VMI has struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 in their last five outings. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it was the second meeting between the two teams in the 2026 season, with Wofford having previously defeated VMI 81-67 on February 4.

The game showcased several key scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Notably, Tan Yildizoglu made a layup that brought VMI within seven points at 79-72. Nils Machowski contributed with free throws, extending Wofford's lead to 81-72. VMI's Yildizoglu continued to push back, scoring two free throws to narrow the gap to 81-74. However, Wofford's Brendan Rigsbee and Kaden Stuckey sealed the game with their free throw contributions, ensuring the Terriers maintained their lead and ultimately secured the win.

In terms of betting, DraftKings had Wofford favored by 13.5 points, with a total set at 158.5. The odds reflected Wofford's stronger season performance and home-court advantage. The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, allowing both teams to focus on their offensive and defensive strategies without external factors impacting play.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of resilience from VMI, despite their challenging season. Their ability to score in bursts kept the game competitive, while Wofford demonstrated the poise needed to close out a tight contest. The matchup not only highlighted the disparities in team performance this season but also set the stage for potential future encounters as both teams look to improve their standings.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WOF -13.5	158.5 o -108 / u -112	VMI Keydets +800 · Wofford Terriers -1350

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Leaders

PointsKahmare Holmes22Wofford Terriers
AssistsCayden Vasko7Wofford Terriers
ReboundsCayden Vasko10Wofford Terriers
PointsTan Yildizoglu25VMI Keydets
AssistsTan Yildizoglu7VMI Keydets
ReboundsTJ Johnson10VMI Keydets

Recent form

Wofford Terriers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L278.9 scored · 77.1 allowed per game3-2 at home

L89-99at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 14
L80-97at Samford BulldogsFeb 12
W77-66vs Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 7
W81-67at VMI KeydetsFeb 4
L72-86vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 2
W81-55at Chattanooga MocsJan 29
W80-77vs Mercer BearsJan 24
W88-78vs Samford BulldogsJan 21
W74-70at Furman PaladinsJan 17
L67-76vs Chattanooga MocsJan 14

VMI Keydets

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1068.8 scored · 85.7 allowed per game0-4 away

L72-90vs Furman PaladinsFeb 14
L71-92at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 12
L70-87vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 7
L67-81vs Wofford TerriersFeb 4
L81-95at Mercer BearsJan 31
L56-80at The Citadel BulldogsJan 30
L58-88at Western Carolina CatamountsJan 24
L78-85vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 21
L68-82vs The Citadel BulldogsJan 18
L67-77vs Mercer BearsJan 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	VMI Keydets	Wofford Terriers
Field goals	25-59	25-51
Field goal %	42	49
Three-pointers	7-22	12-32
Three-point %	32	38
Free throws	19-20	20-28
Free throw %	95	71
Rebounds	29	36
Offensive rebounds	8	9
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	11	18
Steals	10	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	11	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	12
Fast-break points	14	9
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	21	19
Largest lead	10	13
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	33	60

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-51Walker Andrews makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-51Tan Yildizoglu makes layup
2nd Half51-51Tan Yildizoglu makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-51Kaden Stuckey makes layup (Tan Yildizoglu assists)
2nd Half54-51Tan Yildizoglu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-51Tan Yildizoglu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-54Cayden Vasko makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kahmare Holmes assists)
2nd Half55-55Jayden Tyler makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-56Jayden Tyler makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-59Kahmare Holmes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brendan Rigsbee assists)
2nd Half56-59TJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59TJ Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-61Kahmare Holmes makes layup
2nd Half57-62Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-62TJ Johnson makes layup
2nd Half60-62TJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-62Kaden Stuckey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-62Kaden Stuckey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-65Nils Machowski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kahmare Holmes assists)
2nd Half62-67Cayden Vasko makes 13-foot jumper (Jayden Tyler assists)
2nd Half64-67Tan Yildizoglu makes layup
2nd Half64-70Cayden Vasko makes 29-foot three point jumper (Nils Machowski assists)
2nd Half66-70TJ Johnson makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half66-72Nils Machowski makes driving layup
2nd Half68-72Kaden Stuckey makes layup (Tan Yildizoglu assists)
2nd Half68-73Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-74Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-74TJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-74TJ Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-77Jayden Tyler makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cayden Vasko assists)
2nd Half70-78Brendan Rigsbee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-79Brendan Rigsbee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-79Tan Yildizoglu makes layup
2nd Half72-80Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-81Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-81Tan Yildizoglu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-81Tan Yildizoglu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-82Brendan Rigsbee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-82Kaden Stuckey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-82Kaden Stuckey makes free throw 2 of 2