East Tennessee State’s men’s basketball team will continue its Palmetto State road swing on Wednesday when it goes to Spartanburg to take on Southern Conference foe Wofford. Tipoff at Richardson Indoor Stadium is set for 7 p.m.
The Buccaneers (9-8, 1-3) will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak while the Terriers (10-7, 3-1) have won four of five and are 6-0 at home.
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