Hoover, Jackson spark Wofford past VMI 90-76 in Southern
LEXINGTON, Va. -- Nathan Hoover scored 25 points, Cameron Jackson 23 and Wofford forced 22 turnovers to defeat VMI 90-76 on Saturday, pushing its win streak to five games.
Hoover went 10 for 19 from the floor with three 3-pointers, Jackson was 9 of 14 and added 10 rebounds -- his fourth double-double this season. Wofford (14-4, 6-0 Southern) shot 51 percent.
The Keydets (6-11, 0-5) have lost four in a row, nine of their last 10. VMI shot 52 percent but took 17 fewer field-goal attempts and fell behind despite making 11 of 27 from beyond the arc.
Garrett Gilkeson led VMI with 17 points and three 3-pointers. Bubba Parham and Greg Parham each scored 10 as did Myles Lewis.
Wofford led 40-38 at halftime, opened the second half on an 8-3 burst and a 15-0 run later in the period pushed the lead to 21 points. Hoover scored 14 and Jackson 11 after halftime.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Antoine Dawkins
- Nelson Santiago
- Austin Reeves
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
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