The Terriers saw an exciting weekend, highlighted with their win during the 80th Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 11. With a final score of 31-14, the Terriers celebrated their first win of the season. The game highlights include the Homecoming Court during halftime, a balanced offense and hard runs from the linebackers.
Bridger Jones ‘26, kicker on the football team, saw the game as an impressive win, especially after some setbacks.
“After fighting back from injury from last season and playing on injuries sustained in the off-season, the game reflected the culmination of a lot of hard work. I actually hadn’t played in a football game in thirteen months. So, it was definitely a big deal,” Jones said.
The next game took place on Oct. 18 at noon, with the Terriers’ most infamous rivals, the Furman Paladins. Following the homecoming win, the team has high hopes of another victory.
“There are a lot of winnable games in the next six [weeks]. Really, all of them are ‘winnable.’ Our conference is always super competitive. Hopefully we can keep the offensive momentum rolling,” Jones said.
Wofford’s philanthropy and engagement offered multiple events to alumni, including a luncheon, mixer, service awards and class reunions. Many recent alumni visited to cheer on Homecoming Court contestants first hand. The group consisted of the following senior women: Ellie Beth Youngblood, Olivia Bishop, Sunni Owens, Vivian Chiomento, Geneva Kowbeidu, Pamela Ann Pope, Emma Williams, Laurie Ann McGee, Caroline Przystup and Claudia DeArment.
As both a member of the dance team and a Homecoming Court nominee, Ellie Beth Youngblood experienced what became one of the most memorable days during her time at Wofford.
“I felt the love and support from my teammates being chosen for this immense honor. Being a senior and winning this game was really fun. It was fun to see the boys pull out their first one of the season and for my entire family to be there as well,” Youngblood said.
As the Terrier seniors celebrated their final homecoming game, Sunni Owens ‘26 departed the field as Homecoming Queen for 2025.
The football team also celebrated as they looked back on their progress and begin to look forward to the remainder of the season.
“I feel like we have progressed in understanding. We know what it’s like to struggle, but also to win regardless of that,” Jones said.
