Bellarmine Knights @ Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina defeats Bellarmine 86-74
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Cord Stansberry had 24 points in Western Carolina's 86-74 win over Bellarmine on Wednesday night.
Stansberry added six rebounds for the Catamounts (3-4). Chevalier Emery scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 16 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. CJ Hyland had 12 points and shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Ben Johnson led the Knights (2-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Dylan Branson added 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. Billy Smith also had 11 points.
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Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Damon Williams
Referee:Blake Harris
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Sun ConferenceAtlantic Sun Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-3 | - | 22-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 15-3 | - | 22-12 |
| Queens University | 13-5 | 2 | 21-14 |
| Lipscomb | 12-6 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| West Georgia | 8-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Bellarmine | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Stetson | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| North Florida | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| North Alabama | 4-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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