ETSU Women's Basketball Wins Fourth Straight at Wofford

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

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) 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

The win extends ETSU's winning streak to four games, showcasing the team's resilience and defensive intensity. The result also has implications for the Southern Conference standings, with both teams vying for position in the competitive league.

The details

ETSU held Wofford to just 23 second-half points and dominated the paint, outscoring the Lady Terriers 46-18 in that category. Anala Nelson led the Lady Bucs with 17 points, including crucial free throws late, while Jaidyn Harper recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Wofford's Meghan Downing picked up early foul trouble, and the team's leading scorer, Queen Ikhiuwu, was limited to 8 points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • In the teams' first meeting in Johnson City, Wofford rallied from 15 points down to win 61-57.

The players

Anala Nelson

The leading scorer for ETSU, with 17 points including crucial late free throws.

Jaidyn Harper

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

Carmen Richardson

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

Meghan Downing

Wofford player who picked up early foul trouble, limiting her playing time.

Queen Ikhiuwu

Wofford's leading scorer, was limited to 8 points in the loss.

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What’s next

ETSU will look to extend its win streak on the road at Furman on Saturday at 2 p.m., while Wofford hosts Southern Conference 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 battling for position in the standings. The Lady Bucs' ability to rally from a double-digit deficit and lock down defensively showcases their growth and potential as the season progresses.