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USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UNC basketball 2024-25 player review: Ty Claude
UNC basketball 2024-25 player review: Ty Claude The 2024-25 UNC basketball season is in the books, and with that, it's time for our player season reviews for the campaign. And today we start with forward Ty Claude. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound Greensboro, North Carolina native joined North Carolina for his senior year after playing two seasons at Morehead State, one year at Western Carolina and one year at Georgia Tech. He was one of a few players who committed to the Tar Heels out of the transfer portal with the hope of providing depth in the front court. In the past, Claude did put up big numbers, including a season in which he averaged 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in 2022-23, but that was with Western Carolina. With power fives, his numbers lowered. 2024-25 stats: 1.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 50 percent shooting in 20 games and 1 game started. Season in Review Even with questions in North Carolina's frontcourt, Claude found himself buried in the rotation behind Jalen Washington, Ven-Allen Lubin and Jae-Lyn Withers. He never really found his role despite appearing in 20 games and hit double digits in minutes just three times this season. Claude did have a season-high seven points in a win over American back in November but as the season went on, his role quickly diminished. It didn't help that UNC struggled throughout the year but it did give him a few chances to get some playing time as Davis turned to him to help off the bench with his big guys were struggling or got into foul trouble. What's next? Claude has officially exhausted eligibility, playing in his fifth and final season. With the extra Covid-19 year now gone, he cannot return for another year. Whether he pursues basketball overseas is another question for him. In his five-year career, Claude played at four different programs but found the most success with Western Carolina. He did get to wrap up his career playing in-state with the Tar Heels. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Holt and Mercer knock off Western Carolina 67-66 in Southern Conference Tournament
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Holt made a game-winning layup with 4.6 seconds left and racked up 24 points to lead Mercer past Western Carolina 67-66 on Friday in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament. Holt also added six rebounds for the Bears (14-18). Ahmad Robinson scored 23 points and added nine rebounds and eight assists. Chevalier Emery finished with 20 points and two steals for the Catamounts (8-22). Bernard Pelote added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for Western Carolina. Marcus Kell also had 10 points and seven rebounds. Robinson scored nine points in the first half for Mercer, who went into the break tied 29-29. Holt led Mercer with 19 points in the second half. ___
Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Mercer plays in SoCon Tournament against the Western Carolina
Western Carolina Catamounts (8-21, 4-14 SoCon) vs. Mercer Bears (13-18, 6-12 SoCon) Asheville, North Carolina; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer plays in the SoCon Tournament against Western Carolina. The Bears' record in SoCon play is 6-12, and their record is 7-6 in non-conference play. Mercer is third in the SoCon scoring 76.9 points while shooting 43.8% from the field. The Catamounts are 4-14 against SoCon teams. Western Carolina is ninth in the SoCon scoring 69.8 points per game and is shooting 39.4%. Mercer scores 76.9 points per game, 2.5 fewer points than the 79.4 Western Carolina allows. Western Carolina averages 9.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 fewer makes per game than Mercer gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Ahmad Robinson is shooting 43.1% and averaging 16.9 points for the Bears. Tyler Johnson is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Bernard Pelote is averaging 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Catamounts. Marcus Kell is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bears: 3-7, averaging 71.4 points, 37.5 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.0 points per game. Catamounts: 2-8, averaging 72.7 points, 36.0 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 4.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.7 points.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Western Carolina faces Mercer on 3-game losing streak
Western Carolina Catamounts (8-20, 4-13 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (12-18, 5-12 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -7.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Carolina aims to stop its three-game skid with a victory over Mercer. The Bears are 6-6 on their home court. Mercer leads the SoCon in rebounding, averaging 35.7 boards. Alex Holt leads the Bears with 6.8 rebounds. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Catamounts have gone 4-13 against SoCon opponents. Western Carolina ranks sixth in the SoCon with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Vernon Collins averaging 2.2. Mercer's average of 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.9 fewer made shots on average than the 9.3 per game Western Carolina gives up. Western Carolina's 39.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.6 percentage points lower than Mercer has given up to its opponents (42.0%). TOP PERFORMERS: Ahmad Robinson is averaging 16.5 points, five assists and 1.9 steals for the Bears. Tyler Johnson is averaging 17.7 points over the last 10 games. Bernard Pelote averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Catamounts, scoring 14.2 points while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Marcus Kell is shooting 50.0% and averaging 19.5 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bears: 2-8, averaging 70.7 points, 35.9 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 6.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.0 points per game. Catamounts: 3-7, averaging 73.8 points, 36.1 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 4.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Western Carolina faces Samford, looks to break road losing streak
Western Carolina Catamounts (12-16, 2-11 SoCon) at Samford Bulldogs (12-17, 7-6 SoCon) Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Carolina will look to stop its six-game road skid when the Catamounts take on Samford. The Bulldogs have gone 8-5 at home. Samford is the leader in the SoCon with 11.7 fast break points. The Catamounts are 2-11 against SoCon opponents. Western Carolina is fourth in the SoCon with 9.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Tyja Beans averaging 3.5. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Samford averages 67.2 points per game, 1.7 fewer points than the 68.9 Western Carolina gives up. Western Carolina averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 fewer makes per game than Samford gives up. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Claire Johnson is averaging 11.6 points for the Bulldogs. Kennedy Langham is averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games. Chelsea Wooten is shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Catamounts, while averaging 7.5 points. Avyonce Carter is averaging 16.7 points and 8.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 7-3, averaging 64.6 points, 27.3 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 5.7 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 40.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.9 points per game. Catamounts: 1-9, averaging 62.6 points, 29.2 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 5.7 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.9 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
