Bellarmine Knights @ Western Carolina Catamounts
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BELL | 43 | 31 | 74 |
WCU | 43 | 43 | 86 |
Western Carolina defeats Bellarmine 86-74
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Cord Stansberry had 24 points in Western Carolina's 86-74 win over Bellarmine on Wednesday night.
Stansberry added six rebounds for the Catamounts (3-4). Chevalier Emery scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 16 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. CJ Hyland had 12 points and shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Ben Johnson led the Knights (2-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Dylan Branson added 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. Billy Smith also had 11 points.
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Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Damon Williams
Referee:Blake Harris
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 8-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Lipscomb | 7-2 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Queens University | 7-2 | 1 | 12-10 |
| Central Arkansas | 6-2 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| West Georgia | 4-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Jacksonville | 4-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Stetson | 4-5 | 4 | 8-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 3-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Bellarmine | 3-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-6 | 5 | 7-15 |
| North Florida | 3-6 | 5 | 5-17 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-13 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Wofford | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Furman | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Mercer | 6-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Western Carolina | 4-5 | 3 | 8-12 |
| UNC Greensboro | 4-5 | 3 | 8-14 |
| The Citadel | 4-5 | 3 | 7-15 |
| Samford | 3-6 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Chattanooga | 3-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| VMI | 1-8 | 6 | 6-16 |
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