East Tennessee State earned an 8672 win over Wofford in NCAA action, pulling away to secure a 14-point victory. The Buccaneers set the tone with efficient scoring and sustained pressure, building separation as the game progressed and preventing Wofford from mounting a full comeback. Wofford stayed within range early by trading baskets and looking to generate offense through half-court execution, but East Tennessee State consistently answered with timely scoring to keep control of the pace. As the game moved into the second half, the Buccaneers were able to extend the margin by stringing together stops and converting on the other end, turning a competitive stretch into a more comfortable lead. Down the stretch, East Tennessee State maintained its advantage with steady offense and enough defensive resistance to avoid giving Wofford the extended run it needed. The result gives the Buccaneers a solid conference/nonconference resume boost (depending on scheduling context) and reinforces their ability to close games with a lead, while Wofford is left to regroup after allowing the margin to widen in the latter stages.