Interesting matchup today for Vanderbilt against a 5-3 Wofford team. Wofford's net would currently make this game a Q3 opportunity for Vandy but they are only eight spots from it becoming a Q2, could eventually turn into that if Wofford can be around the top 5 of the SoCon. Also may not be easy, Wofford lost by just three to LSU last week and had a five-point lead with 3:40 to go in Baton Rouge.
Wofford's offense is similar to a few slower-paced units that Vanderbilt has seen recently. Jay McAuley's team wants to slow it down, they shoot a little under 24 threes per game, and don't turn it over an excessive amount. In ways they're similar to Saint Mary's, although probably not quite as good. Ezra Manjon's defense in particular will be important against Jackson Paveletzke. The 6'3 guard runs the show for Wofford and has been their leading scorer with 16.4 points per game while shooting 58.8% from the field 52.6% from three. Wofford has some other double-digit scorers like B.J Mack and Corey Tripp, but if Vandy can rattle Paveletzke, Wofford will have a tough time in this one. He seems to be the heart and soul of their team, similar to how Ace Baldwin is for VCU. If the Terriers stay in this one it will be because of their offense, they are ranked 60th in offensive efficiency but 278th in defensive efficiency.
That leaves an opportunity for Vandy to really open things up offensively, Wofford has been susceptible to letting up big performances from opposing guards early in the year and has generally been a poor defensive group all season. Especially on the perimeter. Liam Robbins will also have at least 3-4 inches on whoever is guarding him throughout the afternoon, as well. VCU provided plenty of challenges against Vandy's offense, but this will be a get right opportunity for them on that end.
Vandy is a nine point favorite at the moment.
Wofford's offense is similar to a few slower-paced units that Vanderbilt has seen recently. Jay McAuley's team wants to slow it down, they shoot a little under 24 threes per game, and don't turn it over an excessive amount. In ways they're similar to Saint Mary's, although probably not quite as good. Ezra Manjon's defense in particular will be important against Jackson Paveletzke. The 6'3 guard runs the show for Wofford and has been their leading scorer with 16.4 points per game while shooting 58.8% from the field 52.6% from three. Wofford has some other double-digit scorers like B.J Mack and Corey Tripp, but if Vandy can rattle Paveletzke, Wofford will have a tough time in this one. He seems to be the heart and soul of their team, similar to how Ace Baldwin is for VCU. If the Terriers stay in this one it will be because of their offense, they are ranked 60th in offensive efficiency but 278th in defensive efficiency.
That leaves an opportunity for Vandy to really open things up offensively, Wofford has been susceptible to letting up big performances from opposing guards early in the year and has generally been a poor defensive group all season. Especially on the perimeter. Liam Robbins will also have at least 3-4 inches on whoever is guarding him throughout the afternoon, as well. VCU provided plenty of challenges against Vandy's offense, but this will be a get right opportunity for them on that end.
Vandy is a nine point favorite at the moment.
