Wofford Clinches NCAA Tournament Spot with Southern Conference Championship Win
The Terriers overcame Furman with a late-game surge, securing their sixth conference title and first since 2019.
- Wofford defeated Furman 92-85 in the Southern Conference Tournament championship game, earning an automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
- Jackson Sivills led Wofford with a career-high 20 points, including a critical go-ahead 3-pointer during a 15-2 closing run.
- The Terriers, seeded sixth in the tournament, overcame a challenging season that included a 4-7 start and multiple losses to lower-ranked teams.
- Wofford's strong performance from beyond the arc (50% shooting) played a key role in the victory, with 14 three-pointers made.
- Furman, seeking its first conference title since 2023, was led by Pjay Smith Jr.'s 27 points but fell short in the final minutes.