NCAAB · Final

Wofford Tops Western Carolina in Close Contest

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Ramsey Center

Wofford Terriers 79, Western Carolina Catamounts 74, 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 Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Wofford Terriers beat Western Carolina Catamounts 79-74 at Ramsey Center on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Wofford Terriers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Wofford Terriers edged out the Western Carolina Catamounts with a final score of 79-74 at the Ramsey Center. This victory marks Wofford's continued success against Western Carolina, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 this season, following previous wins on January 9 and February 27, where they secured scores of 77-69 and 90-67, respectively.

Wofford entered the game with a solid away record of 9-5, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. Their recent form has been impressive, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, and they are currently riding a one-game winning streak. Averaging 78.6 points scored and allowing 71.5 points during this stretch, Wofford has demonstrated a balanced offensive and defensive approach.

In contrast, Western Carolina has struggled, holding a home record of 4-8 and a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They have lost their last three games, with an average of 78.7 points scored and 80.1 points allowed. This inconsistency has been evident in their scoring, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 84.0 points scored but allowed a concerning 88.2 points.

The game was marked by several key moments in the second half, particularly with Cayden Vasko's contributions, including a crucial layup and free throw that helped Wofford maintain their lead. Samuel Dada and Tidjiane Dioumassi also made significant plays, with Dada scoring a layup and Dioumassi contributing both a layup and free throws, keeping the game competitive.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had Wofford favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 154.5. The odds reflected Wofford's strong season performance compared to Western Carolina's struggles, with Wofford's moneyline set at -162 and Western Carolina's at +136.

Conditions for the game were typical for a late December matchup, with both teams needing to adjust to the indoor environment of the Ramsey Center. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for every point, highlighting the importance of this fixture in the context of their respective seasons.

As the game concluded, Wofford's ability to execute under pressure proved decisive, allowing them to secure the victory and further establish their dominance in this rivalry.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WOF -2.5	154.5 o -110 / u -110	Wofford Terriers -162 · Western Carolina Catamounts +136

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Leaders

PointsCord Stansberry20Western Carolina Catamounts
AssistsTidjiane Dioumassi5Western Carolina Catamounts
ReboundsSamuel Dada13Western Carolina Catamounts
PointsNils Machowski27Wofford Terriers
AssistsCayden Vasko4Wofford Terriers
ReboundsKahmare Holmes8Wofford Terriers

Recent form

Western Carolina Catamounts

Last 10: 4-6Streak L378.7 scored · 80.1 allowed per game4-0 at home

L82-112at Georgia BulldogsDec 19
L74-96at Virginia Tech HokiesDec 12
L67-78at South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 6
W124-62vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 2
L73-93at High Point PanthersNov 29
L62-83at Lipscomb BisonsNov 22
W80-73vs UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 20
W76-65vs Stetson HattersNov 16
W95-44vs Voorhees TigersNov 14
L54-95at Duke Blue DevilsNov 8

Wofford Terriers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.6 scored · 71.5 allowed per game3-2 away

W88-54vs Union Commonwealth (KY) BulldogsDec 28
L73-84at Wichita State ShockersDec 18
W83-57at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 16
L52-73vs Elon PhoenixDec 6
W63-56vs Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 4
W83-77at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsNov 29
L83-93at Northern Kentucky NorseNov 26
W81-57vs Erskine Flying FleetNov 22
W86-78vs North Florida OspreysNov 20
W94-86at Bellarmine KnightsNov 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	Wofford Terriers	Western Carolina Catamounts
Field goals	26-56	24-64
Field goal %	46	38
Three-pointers	11-29	6-24
Three-point %	38	25
Free throws	16-23	20-29
Free throw %	70	69
Rebounds	34	46
Offensive rebounds	8	20
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	10	13
Steals	8	6
Blocks	6	1
Turnovers	12	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	13
Fast-break points	8	6
Points in the paint	28	36
Fouls	21	20
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	74	20

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-42Marcus Kell makes layup
2nd Half51-42Cayden Vasko makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-42Nils Machowski makes layup
2nd Half53-43Cord Stansberry makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half53-44Cord Stansberry makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half53-45Cord Stansberry makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half53-47Samuel Dada makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-47Rex Stirling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-47Jayden Tyler makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-50CJ Hyland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Johnson assists)
2nd Half57-52Marcus Kell makes layup
2nd Half57-53Justin Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-54CJ Hyland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-55CJ Hyland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-56CJ Hyland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-56Brian Sumpter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-56Cayden Vasko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-57Abdulai Fanta Kabba makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-57Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-57Brian Sumpter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-57Brian Sumpter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-59Justin Johnson makes 2-foot dunk (Tidjiane Dioumassi assists)
2nd Half65-59Nils Machowski makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half65-62Cord Stansberry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tidjiane Dioumassi assists)
2nd Half67-62Nils Machowski makes driving layup
2nd Half70-62Luke Flynn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chace Watley assists)
2nd Half70-64Cord Stansberry makes layup (Marcus Kell assists)
2nd Half70-65Marcus Kell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-67Samuel Dada makes layup (Tidjiane Dioumassi assists)
2nd Half71-67Cayden Vasko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-67Cayden Vasko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-69CJ Hyland makes layup
2nd Half74-69Cayden Vasko makes layup
2nd Half75-69Cayden Vasko makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half75-71Samuel Dada makes layup (Tidjiane Dioumassi assists)
2nd Half75-73Tidjiane Dioumassi makes layup
2nd Half77-73Cayden Vasko makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half77-74Tidjiane Dioumassi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-74Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-74Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Carolina Catamounts, below favours Wofford Terriers.