ETSU women win fourth straight at Wofford

Lady Bucs rally from double-digit deficit to defeat Lady Terriers 61-57

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The East Tennessee State women's basketball team rallied from a double-digit, first-half deficit to defeat Wofford 61-57 at the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Lady Bucs evened their overall record at 11-11 and improved to 4-3 in the Southern Conference, while the Lady Terriers fell to 11-11, 5-3.

Why it matters

This victory extends ETSU's winning streak to four games, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to overcome early deficits. The game also highlights the competitive nature of the Southern Conference, with both teams holding .500 records in conference play.

The details

ETSU held a 42-27 rebounding advantage and scored seven more points off turnovers. The Lady Bucs used a 10-0 run to take their first lead in the third quarter and held on for the victory. Anala Nelson led ETSU with 17 points, including a pair of crucial free throws late in the game, while Jaidyn Harper produced a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • ETSU and Wofford had previously met earlier in the season, with Wofford rallying from 15 points down to win 61-57 in Johnson City.

The players

Anala Nelson

Led ETSU with 17 points, including two crucial free throws late in the game.

Jaidyn Harper

Produced a double-double for ETSU with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Carmen Richardson

ETSU's preseason All-Southern Conference guard, finished in double figures with 11 points.

Meghan Downing

Wofford player who picked up her third foul early in the second quarter, limiting her playing time.

Gabby Lundy

Led the Lady Terriers with 18 points.

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What’s next

ETSU will look to extend its win streak on the road at Furman on Saturday, February 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. Wofford will host SoCon leader Chattanooga on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

This game highlights the competitive nature of the Southern Conference, with both ETSU and Wofford holding .500 records in conference play. The Lady Bucs' ability to rally from an early deficit and secure the victory demonstrates their growth and potential to make a strong push in the conference standings.