Catamounts Battle Stetson in ASUN-SoCon Challenge
Western Carolina's men's basketball team faces Stetson on Sunday afternoon in the ASUN-SoCon Challenge after a resounding home victory over Voorhees University. The game tips off at 1 p.m., followed by a women's match against Oklahoma. Both games will be accessible via Nexstar stations and ESPN+ for streaming. Western Carolina enters the matchup with a season record of 1-2, while Stetson comes in at 1-2 as well, following a recent defeat to Miami (Fla.).
By the Numbers- Western Carolina posted a dominating 95-44 win over Voorhees University, leading five players in double figures.
- Stetson lost to Miami (Fla.) by a score of 102-61 after a season-opening loss to Rhode Island (93-62).
- Western Carolina averages 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking second in the Southern Conference.
- Stetson's Jamie Phillips Jr. leads the team with an average of 16.3 points per game.
Following the Stetson game, Western Carolina will host mountain-rival UNC Asheville on November 19, aiming to end the homestand on a positive note.
Bottom LineSuccess against Stetson is crucial for Western Carolina to build momentum and establish itself in the early season, particularly given their strong rebounding performance and the offensive threats posed by players like Julien Soumaoro and CJ Hyland.
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