In a competitive matchup held on Saturday, Wofford claimed a 77-66 victory over Mercer, thanks in part to Corey Tripp’s impressive performance. Tripp contributed significantly to the Terriers’ success, scoring 19 points and securing six rebounds during the game.

Wofford’s offense was further supported by Dillon Bailey, who managed to score 11 points. Bailey demonstrated proficiency from beyond the arc, making 3 of his 8 attempts, with 2 of those being three-pointers, and also converting 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Additionally, Kyler Filewich helped the team by adding 10 points, although he struggled a bit at the free-throw line, finishing the game with 5 successful baskets out of 11 tries while missing all four of his free-throw attempts.

On the other side of the court, the Mercer Bears fought hard, with Ahmad Robinson leading their scoring efforts, racking up 16 points. He was complemented by Tyler Johnson, who contributed 15 points, and Alex Holt, who chipped in with 12 points of his own.

This victory improved Wofford’s record to 13 wins and 12 losses, alongside 7 wins and 5 losses in the Southern Conference, whereas Mercer fell to 11-14 overall with 4-8 in the conference standings. The game showcased both teams’ resilience and competitive spirit as they battled for crucial conference wins.