Catawba College dominates over Wingate in SAC Tournament Semifinals
Catawba College Indians defeated Wingate University 80-62 in the 2024 South Atlantic Conference men's basketball tournament semifinals, with Catawba improving to 21-5 and Wingate falling to 22-8.
The Big PictureThe defeat places Wingate's postseason prospects in question, awaiting news on their potential NCAA Division II tournament bid.
By the Numbers- Catawba shot 46% from the field, 33% from three-point range.
- Wingate shot 38% from the field, 14% from deep.
- Catawba outscored Wingate 50-32 in the paint.
- Catawba scored 23 points off 21 Wingate turnovers.
- Wingate faces uncertainty about their postseason fate after the defeat.
- Catawba advances with a solid performance, looking forward to further tournament play.
Wingate will eagerly await the NCAA Division II field announcement on Sunday, with their seventh-ranking in the regional poll adding anticipation to their potential postseason bid.
Bottom LineCatawba's victory over Wingate raises doubts about Wingate's tournament journey, while Catawba secures a decisive win to advance, underscoring the uncertainties and stakes of collegiate basketball postseason.
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