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The Wofford Men’s Basketball Team plays against the CItadel in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Arena on Feb. 10. Much like many of their recent games, the Terriers came out victorious.

OPINION: Men’s Basketball just won’t back down

Abigail Taylor, Contributing writer February 27, 2024

With its quick action and exciting plays, the Wofford Men’s Basketball Team’s games are a fan favorite for Wofford students. For many fans, these games are a way to support their school in a fun and...

Davis Young ‘25 poses in front of the Old Main building. Young’s father spent three decades working for Wofford’s basketball program.

Growing up on the sidelines

Nola Webb, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Though Wofford Athletics has its ups and downs, the college has maintained a certain prestige for its basketball program, especially since the men’s team made an appearance in the NCAA March Madness...

Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki
 Lilly Hatton ‘23 plays at the game against UNCG. She recently received her 1,000th career point.

Breaking records with Garrity’s 100th win and Hatton’s 1,000th career point

Catherine Lesesne February 28, 2023

The Lady terriers started off the spring semester strong with a triumph against the Furman Paladins. On Saturday, Feb. 4, the women’s basketball team traveled to Greenville, South Carolina, where...

Messiah Jones scores two of his 16 points in the SoCon quarterfinal against Mercer. Jones and Storm Murphy led the Terriers comeback bid, but fell short 62-61. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Men’s Basketball Bounced By Mercer In SoCon Quarterfinals

Chalmers Rogland April 2, 2021

Terriers’ comeback from 17-point deficit falls just short Wofford’s men’s basketball season came to an end as they were ousted in their quarterfinal game by the Mercer Bears 62-61. Trailing by...

Wofford Women’s basketball team recoups during SoCon championship loss to Mercer (L-R Helen Matthews (5), Lawren Cook (23), Alexis Tomlin (21), Annabelle Schultz (1), MaryMartha Turner (11)). TheTerriers advanced to their first SoCon tournament final but fell 60-38. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Women’s Basketball Advances To First-ever SoCon Tournament Championship Game

Chalmers Rogland April 2, 2021

Terriers fall short to Mercer, 60-38 The Women’s basketball program advanced to its first Southern conference championship in school history, but were no match for the no. 2 seed Mercer Bears, falling...

Wofford Guard Tray Hollowell ‘21 (#21) rises up for a jump shot against UNCG. The Terriers came up short, falling 84-75. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Whatever It Takes

Eyon Brown January 19, 2021

Terriers overcome injuries, schedule changes early in the season Wofford men’s basketball has certainly embraced the unknown this season, having several games canceled or postponed due to COVID-19...

Lawren Cooks teammates cheer her on.

Jumping Through Hoops

Eyon Brown December 30, 2019

Terrier Basketball races through Thanksgiving  Caption:  Guard Lawson Cook, '22, looking to score while her teammates cheer her on. Wofford Basketball season is back in full effect,...

Wofford Forward Messiah Jones (25) rises for a jump shot during practice.
Photo courtesy of Maggie Royce.

Countdown to Terrier Basketball

Eyon Brown November 23, 2019

Wofford hoops looks to follow up historic seasons As the countdown to the return of Terrier Basketball continues, both basketball teams look to pick up where they left off last season, with both Men’s...

Basketball teams score record points in home openers

Basketball teams score record points in home openers

Sarah Madden December 6, 2016
Men’s team breaks 100 points for first time since 2003, women’s team breaks scoring record with 116
The Terriers Look to Finish Strong in BenJo

The Terriers Look to Finish Strong in BenJo

Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Last season before transition into new Richardson Indoor Stadium
This Wofford team seeks the school’s first three-peat in its history. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

The Reinforcements

Contributing Writer November 17, 2015

By :Kyle Hofmann, Contributing Writer Consistency of personnel is a large reason for the sustained success of this generation of Terrier basketballers. The leadership of Karl Cochran, Lee Skinner and...

“By being pushed to limits together... we learn to trust one another and build a better team atmosphere,” says Justin Gordon (featured) on pre-season training.

Men’s Basketball prepares for the 2015-2016 season

Contributing Writer October 20, 2015

By: Cat Martin, Contributing Writer If you haven’t already heard, Wofford men’s basketball has had quite a bit of success. With two consecutive Southern Conference (SoCon) tournament championships...

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