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East Tennessee State Falls 70-65 to Western Carolina - Recap

Western Carolina got 21 points and 10 rebounds from Vonterius Woolbright en route to a 70-65 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday at Ramsey Center.

Bettors who backed Western Carolina were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.5.

Western Carolina got 21 points from Russell Jones Jr and another 12 points from DJ Campbell. Vonterius Woolbright contributed 3 assists, while Vonterius Woolbright cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

East Tennessee State got 20 points from Ebby Asamoah in a losing cause and another 13 points from Quimari Peterson. Quimari Peterson contributed 4 assists for them, while Ebby Asamoah had 11 rebounds.

Western Carolina trailed at halftime, 30-26.

East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-34.

Western Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UNC Greensboro. East Tennessee State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. VMI.