The UNC Greensboro Spartans delivered a stunning 10-point upset over the Wofford Terriers, winning 99-89 at the Bodford Arena. This victory marked a significant upset, as Wofford, ranked 220 in the NET rankings, was expected to take down the 300-ranked UNC Greensboro. Justin Neely led the charge for the Spartans, scoring 29 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, while Nils Machowski paced the Terriers with 24 points and 13 rebounds. The Spartans' 99 points were the most they have scored in a game this season, and their 47 points in the first period set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Justin Neely's 29 Points and 16 Rebounds Marked a Season High for the Sophomore Forward
The game got off to a blistering start, with UNC Greensboro scoring 47 points in the first period, compared to Wofford's 30. The Spartans' hot shooting continued in the second period, as they added 52 more points to their total. Wofford, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm in the first period but bounced back with 59 points in the second. Despite the Terriers' strong second-half performance, they were unable to overcome the Spartans' early lead. The 10-point margin of victory marked a significant upset, as Wofford was predicted to win by 5.8 points, according to the CHD Scout model. The Spartans' win improved their record to 12-15, while Wofford fell to 17-10. UNC Greensboro's 52 points in the second period were the most they have scored in a single period this season.
Justin Neely and Nils Machowski were the top performers for their respective teams, with Neely scoring 29 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, and Machowski scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. KJ Younger added 22 points for the Spartans, while Valentino Pinedo chipped in with 15 points. For Wofford, Maximo Ortega scored 19 points, and Cayden Vasko added 16 points. The Spartans' balanced attack was on full display, with three players scoring in double figures. Wofford's Machowski and Ortega combined for 43 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Spartans' strong team performance. Neely's 29 points marked a season high for the sophomore forward.
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The Spartans outshot the Terriers 55.6% to 45.5% from the field, and their 47 points in the first period were the most they have scored in a single period this season. Wofford, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm in the first period, scoring just 30 points. The Terriers' 59 points in the second period were a season high for the team. The Spartans' 16 rebounds from Neely were a game high, and their 38 total rebounds were 5 more than Wofford's 33. The Spartans' 99 points were the most they have scored in a game this season, and their 52 points in the second period were the most they have scored in a single period.
The CHD Scout model predicted Wofford to win by 5.8 points, with a predicted score of 75-81. However, the actual result was a 10-point victory for UNC Greensboro, with a final score of 99-89. This marked a significant miss for the model, as it failed to account for the Spartans' strong team performance. The model's predicted margin of victory was off by 15.8 points, highlighting the unpredictability of this matchup. The CHD Scout model's incorrect prediction marked its 5th miss of the season, and it want to bounce back with a stronger performance in its next prediction.
This upset victory marked a significant win for UNC Greensboro, as it improved its record to 12-15 and moved up in the NET rankings. The win was a Quad 4 victory for the Spartans, and it want to build on this momentum as it heads into the final stretch of the season. Wofford, on the other hand, fell to 17-10 and suffered a Quad 4 loss. The Terriers' NET ranking will likely take a hit, and they want to bounce back with a strong performance in their next game. The Spartans' win improved their Quad 4 record to 2-5, while Wofford's loss dropped its Quad 4 record to 3-4. The NET ranking implications of this game will be significant, as UNC Greensboro looks to climb out of the 300s and Wofford looks to stay in the top 200.
The UNC Greensboro Spartans want to build on this momentum as they head into their next game, while the Wofford Terriers want to bounce back from this tough loss. The Spartans' next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Mercer Bears, while Wofford's next game is scheduled for February 18th against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers. The Spartans want to carry their strong team performance into their next game, while Wofford want to regroup and refocus after this tough loss.