| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| UNCA | 42 | 36 | 78 |
Banks scores 21, UNC Asheville beats Western Carolina 78-61
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Josh Banks scored 21 points as UNC Asheville beat Western Carolina 78-61 on Saturday.
Banks added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-4). Jordan Marsh added 18 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line while they also had five rebounds and five steals. Kameron Taylor shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Marcus Kell finished with 11 points for the Catamounts (3-6). Vernon Collins added 10 points for Western Carolina. Fischer Brown finished with eight points.
These two teams both play Tuesday. UNC Asheville hosts North Florida and Western Carolina visits Tennessee.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Franklin
- Ryan Christian
- Ben Stirt
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|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
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