The UNC Pembroke women's basketball team is set to face No. 17 Catawba in the NCAA Southeast Regional in Salisbury on Friday at 5 p.m., with live streaming options available for fans unable to attend.

The Big Picture

The matchup marks the 23rd meeting between the two teams, with UNC Pembroke leading the series but Catawba claiming victory in the last two encounters.

By the Numbers
  • UNC Pembroke Women's Basketball: 23-7 record
  • #17 Catawba: 23-5 record
State of Play
  • UNC Pembroke won their last game shooting 51.1% from the field and 55.6% from the perimeter.
  • UNC Pembroke has the nation's fifth-best field goal percentage defense at 34.5% and limits opponents to 54.8 points per game.
  • Catawba averages 77.1 points per game, with Lyrik Thorne averaging 20.1 points per game and shooting 46.7% from the field.
  • Catawba is on a 32-game home winning streak and averages 10.4 steals per game.
What's Next

UNC Pembroke and Catawba will battle it out in the Southeast Regional, with both teams aiming for a crucial victory to advance in the NCAA tournament.

Bottom Line

As UNC Pembroke faces Catawba in a pivotal NCAA Southeast Regional matchup, both teams bring competitive records and key players, setting the stage for an exciting clash with high stakes.