Hoover, Jackson score 18 each, Wofford routs UNC Asheville
AP
Dec 15, 2018
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Nathan Hoover and Cameron Jackson scored 18 points apiece and Wofford Terriers blew past UNC Asheville 92-49 on Saturday night.
Hoover was 7 for 10 from the field and made 4-of-5 3-pointers. Jackson had seven rebounds and three blocks for the Terriers (9-3). Tray Hollowell added 14 points.
Cress Worthy scored 12 points to lead UNC Asheville (1-9). DeVon Baker scored 11 points and Coty Jude added 10 points.
Fletcher Magee's 3-pointer opened the scoring, Hoover added a 3 to make it 10-2 and Wofford never trailed. The Terriers hit nine of their 13 3s in the first half and led 52-22 at the break.
The Terriers are in the top 30 nationally in rebounding margin (17th), steals (21st) and assists (27th). They maintained that pace in all three categories, with a 35-20 rebounding advantage, 10 steals and 17 assists.
The Bulldogs lost all five starters from their 2017-18 team that went 21-13 and played in the NIT.
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