Wofford hosts Furman after Bothwell's 22-point outing

Published Jan. 22, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Furman Paladins (14-6, 5-2 SoCon) at Wofford Terriers (11-9, 3-4 SoCon)

Spartanburg, South Carolina; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wofford -4.5; over/under is 147.5

BOTTOM LINE: Furman visits the Wofford Terriers after Mike Bothwell scored 22 points in Furman's 77-69 win over the Chattanooga Mocs.

The Terriers have gone 9-2 in home games. Wofford has a 2-3 record in one-possession games.

The Paladins are 5-2 in SoCon play. Furman ranks ninth in the SoCon with 7.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Jalen Slawson averaging 1.6.

The Terriers and Paladins meet Sunday for the first time in SoCon play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Corey Tripp is shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Terriers, while averaging 9.5 points. B.J. Mack is averaging 14.5 points over the last 10 games for Wofford.

Bothwell is scoring 19.7 points per game and averaging 3.4 rebounds for the Paladins. Marcus Foster is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Furman.

LAST 10 GAMES: Terriers: 5-5, averaging 71.1 points, 30.1 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 5.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.7 points per game.

Paladins: 7-3, averaging 81.1 points, 31.8 rebounds, 16.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points.

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