Wofford hosts Furman, looks to break home slide
Furman Paladins (22-8, 10-7 SoCon) at Wofford Terriers (16-14, 10-7 SoCon)
Spartanburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Wofford takes on Furman looking to break its four-game home skid.
The Terriers have gone 7-5 at home. Wofford averages 10.1 turnovers per game and is 8-4 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.
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