East Tennessee State 68, at Western Carolina 72

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a Southern Conference clash defined by grit over grace, the Western Carolina Catamounts snapped a three-game skid by holding off the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 72-68 on Wednesday night at a raucous Ramsey Center. The game, witnessed by 1,498 fans, was a tale of contrasting efficiencies. Western Carolina leaned on a superior shooting performance and clutch plays down the stretch, while East Tennessee State’s disruptive defense and advantage in ball security were ultimately undone by missed opportunities in the final minutes. The Catamounts improved to 6-10 overall, while the Buccaneers, who had won three straight,… Read more...