CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Interstat) — Chattanooga used a strong second half to overcome a halftime deficit and defeat Western Carolina 90-82 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Ramsey Center.

The Mocs trailed by five at halftime but outscored the Catamounts 53-40 after the break. Jordan Frison led Chattanooga with 19 points. Julien Soumaoro scored 17 for Western Carolina. Chattanooga improved to 9-10 overall. Western Carolina fell to 6-11. Attendance was 1,780.