Jones scores 19 as Western Carolina downs McNeese 76-74
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Russell Jones scored 19 points and Vonterius Woolbright made a game-winning jumper with 4.3 seconds left to help Western Carolina beat McNeese 76-74 on Saturday night.
Jones shot 7 for 13, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Catamounts (4-0). Tre Jackson finished 5 of 10 from 3-point range to add 15 points. Woolbright shot 6 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points.
The Cowboys (4-1) were led by Shahada Wells, who recorded 37 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Antavion Collum added 10 points for McNeese. In addition, Damian Richards Jr. finished with nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Austin
- Donta Carter
- Kyle Bowen
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-4 | 3 | 15-9 |
| Nicholls | 8-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 8-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Lamar | 8-4 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Northwestern State | 7-5 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Houston Christian | 7-5 | 4 | 10-13 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-7 | 6 | 13-10 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-8 | 7 | 11-12 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 3-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-10 | 9 | 4-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-11 | 10 | 3-20 |
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 |
| East Tennessee State | 6-4 | 2 | 13-10 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
| 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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