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SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Wofford’s home floor felt tense early. Samford’s crisp ball movement and confident shooting kept the Bulldogs within striking distance, and the crowd waited for the Terriers to find their rhythm. Jadin Booth sliced through lanes and scored consistently, while Dylan Faulkner battled inside to keep Wofford from taking control. By halftime, Samford led 41–38, and the game still hung in the balance.
Holmes Takes Command
The second half belonged to Kahmare Holmes. The senior forward poured in 37 points, scoring through contact, spinning inside, and stepping into open space whenever the Bulldogs hesitated. Each basket forced Samford into difficult rotations, and every time the Bulldogs trimmed the lead, Holmes answered. His performance was relentless, the kind that makes a team feel the game is bending in one direction.
Guards Fuel the Surge
While Holmes dominated inside, Wofford’s guards created space and kept the offense flowing. Nils Machowski scored 14 points, hitting key shots that halted Samford runs, while Cayden Vasko added 12 points, managing pace and distributing the ball with precision. Together, they ensured the Bulldogs could not focus solely on Holmes, allowing the Terriers to pull away without chaos.
Samford Fights Back
Samford refused to disappear. Booth finished with 27 points, continuing to attack gaps and make tough shots, and Faulkner added 18, providing physicality and scoring in the paint. The Bulldogs cut the deficit multiple times, but Wofford countered every surge with timely baskets and defensive stops, slowly taking control of the game.
The Run That Sealed It
Midway through the second half, Wofford broke free. A series of defensive stops led to transition points, with Holmes and Machowski leading the charge. The Terriers scored 50 points after halftime, turning a close game into a comfortable margin. By the final minutes, the outcome felt inevitable as Wofford managed possessions carefully, hit free throws, and maintained its lead.
Closing It Out
When the final horn sounded, Wofford had secured an 88–78 victory, keeping the Terriers firmly in the Southern Conference hunt. Samford showed fight, but Holmes’ star performance, supported by Machowski and Vasko, proved decisive. Wofford absorbed early pressure, seized momentum, and turned a competitive contest into a statement win.
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