Magee scores 23 to lift Wofford over Furman 72-64
GREENVILLE, S.C. --
Fletcher Magee had 23 points as Wofford won its 15th consecutive game, defeating Furman 72-64 on Saturday.
Cameron Jackson had 18 points and nine rebounds for Wofford (24-4, 16-0 Southern Conference). Keve Aluma added 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Magee now has 477 3-pointers in his career, 27 behind the NCAA record set by Oakland's Travis Bader.
Matt Rafferty had 24 points and seven rebounds for the Paladins (22-6, 11-5), whose six-game win streak ended with the loss. Jordan Lyons added 16 points and seven rebounds. Clay Mounce had 12 points.
The Terriers improve to 2-0 against the Paladins this season. Wofford defeated Furman 59-54 on Jan. 19. Wofford plays Chattanooga on the road on Thursday. Furman faces Samford on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sidney Cohen
- Ryan Christian
- James Smith
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |