Wofford and Troy Secure NCAA Tournament Bids with Conference Championship Wins
Wofford 92, Furman 85 – Terriers Claim Southern Conference Title
Wofford is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after rallying past Furman 92-85 in the Southern Conference championship game on Friday in Asheville, N.C.
After trailing by six in the second half, Jackson Sivills led the charge with 20 points, including a clutch three-pointer with 1:26 left to put Wofford ahead 84-83. From there, the Terriers sealed the victory at the free-throw line, scoring the next six points to pull away.
Key Players:
- Jackson Sivills (Wofford): 20 points, game-winning three-pointer
- PJay Smith Jr. (Furman): 27 points, 7 assists
- Nick Anderson (Furman): 15 points
With all five starters scoring in double figures, Wofford finished strong, securing the program’s first Southern Conference title in five years and a spot in March Madness.
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Troy 94, Arkansas State 81 – Trojans Dominate Late to Win Sun Belt Championship
A 16-2 second-half run propelled Troy past Arkansas State 94-81 in the Sun Belt Conference final in Pensacola, Fla., clinching their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016.
Trailing 66-58 midway through the second half, the Trojans erupted for a game-changing run, led by Tayton Conerway, who scored eight points during the surge and finished with a game-high 21 points.
Key Players:
- Tayton Conerway (Troy): 21 points, sparked key second-half run
- Myles Rigsby (Troy): 20 points
- Thomas Dowd (Troy): 14 points, 9 rebounds
- Dyondre Dominguez (Arkansas State): 19 points
- Derrion Ford (Arkansas State): 17 points
After an eight-year drought, the Trojans are heading back to the Big Dance, riding the momentum of their dominant second-half performance.
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Final Thoughts: Wofford and Troy Ready for March Madness
With their respective conference tournament victories, Wofford and Troy punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament, adding their names to the ever-growing March Madness field.
Both teams overcame adversity to earn their automatic bids, proving they can thrive under pressure. Now, the real challenge begins—seeing how far they can go on the national stage.
Stay tuned as Selection Sunday approaches, setting the stage for unforgettable matchups in the NCAA Tournament.
