Preview: Wofford Terriers at Samford Bulldogs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The surging Wofford Terriers visit the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday afternoon in a Southern Conference men’s basketball rematch with significant momentum on the line. Wofford (17-8) enters Pete Hanna Center riding a four-game winning streak, most recently a 77-66 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday. The Terriers have won seven of their last nine, positioning themselves near the top of the conference standings. Samford (13-12) has found a rhythm of its own, winning three consecutive games, including a dominant 69-49 home win over Mercer where it held the Bears to 30.2% shooting. The matchup features two of the league’s premier scorers. Wofford will lean on forward Nils Machowski, who is coming off a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double against Western Carolina. Over his last eight games, Machowski is averaging 17.3 points and has scored in double figures each time. He posted 14 points in the first meeting against Samford. The Bulldogs counter with guard Jadin Booth, who erupted for 28 points in just 28 minutes against Mercer. Booth averages 21.4 points per game in his last seven contests. He scored 27 in the Jan. 21 loss at Wofford, a game the Terriers controlled for an 88-78 home victory. In that first meeting, Wofford’s offense proved efficient, shooting 51.7% from the field. Containing Booth while finding an answer for Machowski’s inside-outside game will be critical for Samford’s defense. The Bulldogs have improved defensively during their win streak, allowing an average of just 62.3 points. They will need that intensity to slow a Terriers squad averaging 80.1 points per game in conference play. Wednesday’s contest is the backend of a regular-season series that could impact seeding for the upcoming Southern Conference tournament. For Samford, it’s a chance to avenge the earlier loss and climb back to .500 in league play. For Wofford, it’s an opportunity to solidify its standing and continue its push for a conference title. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST.