Wofford Terriers @ Samford Bulldogs
Walker's layup lifts Samford past Wofford 91-89 in OT
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- Wyatt Walker scored 25 points, and his layup as time expired in overtime lifted Samford past Wofford 91-89 on Sunday.
Alex Thompson added 20 points for Samford (12-5, 3-1 Southern Conference).
Christian Cunningham's layup with 27 seconds left in the extra session followed a pair of Thompson free throws and the Bulldogs led 89-86. But Eric Garcia buried a 3 for Wofford (6-11, 1-3) with 11 seconds left to tie it.
Garcia forced overtime sinking three straight free throws with two seconds left to tie it at 82.
Wofford trailed 37-24 at halftime before erupting for 58 second-half points, shooting 18-for-30 (60 percent), including 9-for-15 from 3-point range. The Terriers finished 13 for 30 from 3, marking the fourth time this season they've made 13 3s in a game. Meanwhile, Samford shot 29 for 58 (50 percent) from the floor and the Bulldogs got 22 points from their bench.
Fletcher Magee led Wofford with 26 points and Garcia added 22.
Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Eric Peterson
Referee:Rick Shoulders
Referee:Sidney Cohen
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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