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USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wofford at Western Carolina odds, tips and betting trends
The Wofford Terriers (15-14, 9-7 SoCon) will try to build on a four-game road winning streak when they square off against the Western Carolina Catamounts (8-19, 4-12 SoCon) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. In this preview, we take a look at the Western Carolina vs. Wofford odds and lines for this matchup. The Catamounts and the Terriers square off with no line currently set for the matchup. Western Carolina is 10-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Wofford's 12-15-0 ATS record. A total of 16 out of the Catamounts' games this season have gone over the point total, and 14 of the Terriers' games have gone over. Western Carolina is 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 contests, while Wofford has gone 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall. Ahead of watching this matchup, here is everything you need to know about Wednesday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Western Carolina vs. Wofford prediction Wofford 77, Western Carolina 68 Against the spread Western Carolina has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times. Wofford has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times. The 69.9 points per game the Catamounts score are only 0.3 more points than the Terriers allow (69.6). When Western Carolina scores more than 69.6 points, it is 7-3 against the spread and 8-5 overall. Wofford is 7-3 against the spread and 11-1 overall when giving up fewer than 69.9 points. The Terriers score 5.0 fewer points per game (74.0) than the Catamounts give up (79.0). When it scores more than 79.0 points, Wofford is 6-0 against the spread and 7-1 overall. Western Carolina is 1-3 against the spread and 5-2 overall when it allows fewer than 74.0 points. Players to watch Western Carolina Bernard Pelote paces the Catamounts with 14.0 points per contest and 7.5 rebounds, while also averaging 1.3 assists. Marcus Kell is posting 11.5 points, 0.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. Cord Stansberry puts up 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 38.0% from the floor and 31.8% from downtown with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest. Wofford
Associated Press
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Marcus Kell scores 18 to help Western Carolina hand The Citadel 17th straight loss, 76-73
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell had 18 points and Western Carolina held off The Citadel 76-73 on Saturday, handing the Bulldogs their 17th loss in a row. Kell also had eight rebounds for the Catamounts (8-17, 4-10 Southern Conference). Cord Stansberry went 6 of 12 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and scored 15. Bernard Pelote finished with 11 points. The Bulldogs (5-20, 0-14) were led by Brody Fox with 23 points and eight rebounds. Christian Moore totaled 20 points and two steals. Sola Adebisi contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Pelote made two free throws with 16 seconds left to give Western Carolina a three-point lead. The Citadel missed three shots in the final eight seconds of the game. ___
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Western Carolina wins 76-67 against East Tennessee State
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell scored 18 points as Western Carolina beat East Tennessee State 76-67 on Wednesday night. Kell also contributed 17 rebounds and three blocks for the Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 Southern Conference). Bernard Pelote scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Chevalier Emery shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Buccaneers (15-11, 8-5) were led in scoring by Quimari Peterson, who finished with 21 points, three steals and two blocks. John Buggs III added 13 points for East Tennessee State. Gabe Sisk had 12 points. NEXT UP Both teams play on Saturday. Western Carolina hosts Citadel and East Tennessee State travels to play Chattanooga. ___
