Mars Hill Mountain Lions @ Wofford Terriers
Wofford holds off Division II Mars Hill late, 79-76
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Erik Garcia and Cameron Jackson each converted a pair of free throws late and Wofford earned its second win in its first seven games by holding off Division II Mars Hill, 79-76 Tuesday night.
Vernon Jackson drilled a 3-pointer to get the Mountain Lions within one, 75-74 with 2:35 left, but Garcia pushed the lead to three with two free throws with 1:29 remaining. Luke Van Rijn's layup got Mars Hill within one again, but Jackson answered from the line with :15 left.
Ryan Sawvell was 9 of 13 shooting from the field, including 2 of 3 from distance, to pace the Terriers (2-5) with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Garcia was 6 for 6 from the line and finished with 12 points and 10 assists.
Vernon Jackson led Mars Hill with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Game Information
Spartanburg, SC
Referee:Brad Stodghill
Referee:Alex Langley
Referee:Jemel Spearman
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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