UNC Pembroke's 25th-ranked men's basketball team will face Catawba, ranked 24th, in the NCAA Southeast Regional tournament's opening round in Dahlonega, Ga., on Saturday, hosted by North Georgia. Fans can follow the game via free live statistics from North Georgia or a pay-per-view live stream through NCAA Championship Pass. Ticket information is available at ungathletics.com/TICKETS.

The Big Picture

This matchup in the NCAA Southeast Regional highlights the competitive nature of college basketball and the intense rivalry between UNC Pembroke and Catawba.

By the Numbers
  • #25 UNC Pembroke Men (23-6)
  • #24 Catawba (22-5)
  • UNC Pembroke leads the all-time series 25-19
  • UNC Pembroke has won five out of the last six games in the series
State of Play
  • UNC Pembroke won the Conference Carolinas Tournament championships and the East Division title
  • UNC Pembroke leads the nation in rebound margin with an average of 12.0 more rebounds than opponents
  • Catawba won the South Atlantic Conference Tournament finals
  • Javeon Jones leads Catawba with 13.0 points per game
Bottom Line

The clash between UNC Pembroke and Catawba in the NCAA Southeast Regional tournament underscores the high stakes and intense competition in college basketball, showcasing the teams' strong performances and the significance of this matchup within their ongoing rivalry.