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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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