SoCon/ASUN Challenge
Western Carolina defeats Bellarmine 86-74
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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
Ramsey Center
12:00 AM, 5 December 2024
Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 1,812
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Damon Williams
- Blake Harris
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
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