| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 38 | 29 | 9 | 76 |
| COFC | 34 | 33 | 3 | 70 |
W. Carolina beats Coll. Of Charleston 76-70 in OT
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Cory Hightower came off the bench to score 17 points to carry Western Carolina to a 76-70 overtime win over College of Charleston on Friday night.
Mason Faulkner had 14 points for Western Carolina (7-2). Matt Halvorsen added 13 points. Tyler Harris had 11 points.
Payton Willis had 16 points for the Cougars (2-4) and hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Zep Jasper added 16 points. Dontavius King had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Anthony Franklin
- Les Jones
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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