Peterson has 21 points, W. Carolina holds off Alabama A&M
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Devin Peterson had 21 points while dishing out seven assists as Western Carolina held off a late charge by Alabama A&M, beating the Bulldogs 82-72 to halt a three-game losing skid on Saturday.
Western Carolina (2-5) hit 65 percent (19-29) from the floor in the first half to take a 45-33 lead into the break. The Catamounts cooled off in the second period, making 31 of 60 (52 percent) for the game and Alabama A&M (0-6) rallied late in the second half.
Deriece Parks and Matt Halvorsen had two 3-point jumpers apiece to start the second period to open a 59-42 lead. A&M closed to 79-72 with 2:05 remaining after Arthur Johnson, who finished with 18 points, drilled a trey and Evan Wiley had a layup off a steal. Parks responded with a 3 and the Catamounts got the win.
Marc Gosselin had 14 points with Halvorsen and Parks adding 11 apiece.
Game Information
- Referees:
- William Pulliam
- Jim Bruno
- King Whetstone
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8-0 | - | 13-8 |
| Texas Southern | 7-1 | 1 | 10-11 |
| Jackson State | 6-2 | 2 | 6-15 |
| Florida A&M | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Alabama State | 4-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 4 | 4-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Grambling | 3-5 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-6 | 5.5 | 4-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-8 | 7.5 | 3-19 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-8 | 8 | 3-18 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
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