ncaab Game Recap
Southern Tournament - East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts Wrap - Western Carolina Wins 69-57
Western Carolina earned a 69-57 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday, getting 15 points from Tyzhaun Claude at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Western Carolina was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Bernard Pelote had 14 points for Western Carolina and Tre Jackson chipped in with 14 points. Vonterius Woolbright had 5 assists for them, while Vonterius Woolbright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
East Tennessee State got a 23-point performance from Jalen Haynes, who was supported by 18 points from Jordan King. Jalen Haynes had 4 assists in a losing cause for East Tennessee State, while Jalen Haynes grabbed 10 rebounds.
Western Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Carolina had a 31-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.