Murphy scores 19 to lead Wofford past VMI 95-84
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Storm Murphy had 19 points as Wofford won its 13th consecutive game, defeating VMI 95-84 on Thursday night.
Fletcher Magee had 18 points for Wofford (22-4, 14-0 Southern Conference). Chevez Goodwin added 10 rebounds.
VMI put up 56 second-half points, a season high for the team.
Bubba Parham had 30 points for the Keydets (7-18, 1-12), who have now lost six consecutive games. Myles Lewis scored a career-high 22 points. Sarju Patel had 14 points.
The Terriers improve to 2-0 against the Keydets this season. Wofford defeated VMI 90-76 on Jan. 12. Wofford plays UNC Greensboro at home on Saturday. VMI plays Furman on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Joey Richardson
- James Smith
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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