| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| CIT | 28 | 43 | 71 |
Western Carolina wins 80-71 over The Citadel
Bernard Pelote throws down big slam dunk vs. The Citadel Bulldogs
Bernard Pelote throws down big slam dunk vs. The Citadel Bulldogs
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Tre Jackson scored 24 points as Western Carolina beat The Citadel 80-71 on Wednesday night.
Jackson also contributed five rebounds and five assists for the Catamounts (12-2, 1-0 Southern Conference). Vonterius Woolbright scored 22 points and added 15 rebounds and seven assists. Russell Jones had 11 points and shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. The Catamounts picked up their sixth straight victory.
The Bulldogs (8-6, 0-1) were led by Winston Hill, who posted 19 points and seven rebounds. Madison Durr added 17 points for Citadel. In addition, Elijah Morgan had 15 points and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ryan Christian
- Raymond Lightfoot
- Donta Carter
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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