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Western Carolina Defeats UNC Asheville 83-81 - Recap
Western Carolina earned a 83-81 victory over UNC Asheville on Saturday, getting 21 points from Matt Halvorsen at Kimmel Arena.
Western Carolina got 16 points from Xavier Cork and another 15 points from Mason Faulkner. Mason Faulkner contributed 7 assists, while Ahmir Langlais cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
UNC Asheville got a 24-point performance from Tajion Jones, who was supported by 18 points from Jamon Battle. Trent Stephney had 4 assists in a losing cause for UNC Asheville, while Jamon Battle grabbed 10 rebounds.
Western Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UNC Asheville had a 35-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Carolina heads into a battle against Piedmont College. UNC Asheville, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Carolina State.