Wofford Defeats Western Carolina 77-66 in NCAAB Showdown
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Wofford Terriers 77, Western Carolina Catamounts 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Wofford Terriers?
Wofford Terriers beat Western Carolina Catamounts 77-66 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Western Carolina Catamounts vs Wofford Terriers?
Wofford Terriers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Wofford Terriers secured a 77-66 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. This win extends Wofford's strong home record to 17-8 for the season, while Western Carolina falls to 8-15. The Terriers have shown impressive form recently, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games and averaging 83.2 points scored per game while allowing 78.9. Their current streak stands at one win, following a recent victory against VMI Keydets on February 4, where they triumphed 81-67. In contrast, Western Carolina has struggled, with a 4-6 record in their last ten outings and a current losing streak of two games. They have averaged 79.4 points scored and 79.9 points allowed during this stretch.
Wofford's home performance has been solid, with a 3-2 record in their last five games, while Western Carolina has managed a 2-4 record in away games. Historically, Wofford has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Western Carolina, winning all three encounters in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The most recent matchup prior to this game was on December 31, 2025, where Wofford emerged victorious with a score of 79-74.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is essential to consider how player availability might have impacted both teams' performances. The betting market opened with Wofford favored by 3.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 154.5. The odds indicated a home money line of -180.0 for Wofford and +150.0 for Western Carolina, reflecting the expectations surrounding the matchup.
The game conditions were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with fans filling the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to support their home team. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to significant scoring plays, including a layup by Brendan Rigsbee for Western Carolina in the second half, which brought the score to 74-59 in favor of Wofford. Justin Johnson also contributed with a layup and free throws, demonstrating the Catamounts' attempts to close the gap. However, Wofford maintained control, with Chace Watley adding crucial free throws to secure the lead.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the strengths of Wofford as they continue to assert themselves in the league, while Western Carolina will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WOF -3.5 | 154.5 o -112 / u -108 | Western Carolina Catamounts +150 · Wofford Terriers -180 |
Leaders
- PointsNils Machowski19Wofford Terriers
- AssistsCayden Vasko5Wofford Terriers
- ReboundsNils Machowski11Wofford Terriers
- PointsMarcus Kell13Western Carolina Catamounts
- AssistsJulien Soumaoro3Western Carolina Catamounts
- ReboundsSamuel Dada9Western Carolina Catamounts
Recent form
Wofford Terriers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.2 scored · 78.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- 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
- L97-109at Mercer BearsJan 10
- W97-85vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 7
- W95-86at The Citadel BulldogsJan 3
Western Carolina Catamounts
Last 10: 4-6Streak L279.4 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-4 away
- L78-81at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 4
- L74-88vs Samford BulldogsFeb 1
- W90-88at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 30
- W88-58vs VMI KeydetsJan 24
- L76-88at Mercer BearsJan 22
- L82-90vs Chattanooga MocsJan 17
- W72-68vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 14
- L77-79at The Citadel BulldogsJan 10
- L77-82at Samford BulldogsJan 8
- W80-77at Furman PaladinsJan 3
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 | Western Carolina Catamounts | Wofford Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-65 | 30-55 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 33 |
| Free throws | 6-10 | 11-12 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 28 |
| Assists | 12 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 46 |
| Fouls | 15 | 8 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 18 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half32-41Chace Watley makes layup
- 1st Half34-41Tahlan Pettway makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 1st Half35-41Marcus Kell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half36-41Marcus Kell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-43Chace Watley makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-43Tahlan Pettway makes 25-foot three point jumper (Samuel Dada assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Brendan Rigsbee makes layup
- 2nd Half41-45Tahlan Pettway makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-48Cayden Vasko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brian Sumpter assists)
- 2nd Half42-48Justin Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-48Marcus Kell makes layup (Julien Soumaoro assists)
- 2nd Half46-48Cord Stansberry makes layup (Julien Soumaoro assists)
- 2nd Half46-50Nils Machowski makes layup
- 2nd Half46-51Cayden Vasko makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Cayden Vasko makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-54Nils Machowski makes layup (Rex Stirling assists)
- 2nd Half46-56Nils Machowski makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-59Cayden Vasko makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-59Justin Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half48-61Brendan Rigsbee makes layup
- 2nd Half50-61Samuel Dada makes layup (CJ Hyland assists)
- 2nd Half50-63Nils Machowski makes layup (Cayden Vasko assists)
- 2nd Half53-63Cord Stansberry makes 26-foot three point jumper (CJ Hyland assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Chace Watley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cayden Vasko assists)
- 2nd Half55-66Samuel Dada makes layup
- 2nd Half55-67Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-68Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-68Julien Soumaoro makes layup
- 2nd Half59-68Cord Stansberry makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-70Brendan Rigsbee makes layup
- 2nd Half59-71Chace Watley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-72Chace Watley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-74Brendan Rigsbee makes layup
- 2nd Half61-74Justin Johnson makes layup (Cord Stansberry assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Chace Watley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Justin Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-75Abdulai Fanta Kabba makes layup
- 2nd Half64-76Chace Watley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-77Chace Watley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-77Tahlan Pettway makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Wofford Terriers, below favours Western Carolina Catamounts.
Venue
- Jerry Richardson Indoor StadiumSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance1932
- OfficialsZelton Steed, Billy Dunlap, Chase Vaden
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