Safford, Klesmit lift Wofford over VMI in SoCon tourney
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Morgan Safford had 17 points as Wofford narrowly beat VMI 68-66 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference tournament on Saturday.
Austin Patterson's steal with 17 seconds left set up a go-ahead three-point play by Max Klesmit with 7 seconds left.
B.J. Mack and Klesmit scored 15 points each for the Terriers. Mack also had 10 rebounds.
Jake Stephens had 23 points and three assists for the Keydets (16-15). Trey Bonham added 17 points and seven rebounds. Kamdyn Curfman had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sidney Cohen
- John Hampton
- Matt Jarman
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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