| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 28 | 40 | 68 |
| WCU | 29 | 41 | 70 |
Amius gives Western Carolina a sweep of Chattanooga, 70-68
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- Mike Amius hit two free throws with 16 seconds left to give Western Carolina a 70-68 win over Chattanooga in a Southern Conference battle Thursday night.
Nat Dixon drilled a 3-pointer to put Chattanooga in front, 66-65 with 1:22 left, then tied it at 68-68 with :38 remaining after Amius turned a 3-point play to give Western Carolina the lead.
The Catamounts, who lost their last two games, at Furman and Wofford, earned a season sweep after picking up just their fourth win at Chattanooga in 40 tries earlier this season, 75-63.
Deriece Parks was 4 of 7 from distance and finished with 17 points to lead Western Carolina (10-13, 5-5). Marc Gosselin added 14 points and Amius was 8 of 10 from the line to add 12.
Dixon finished with 21 points to lead Chattanooga (8-16, 2-9), hitting 4 of 7 from distance in the process.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Landon Brandes
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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