- Matchup: Western Carolina Catamounts vs. High Point Panthers
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: Qubein Center, High Point, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Qubein Center will host the exciting clash between the High Point Panthers (6-1) and the Western Carolina Catamounts (3-3).
In their most recent outing, the Western Carolina Catamounts faced Lipscomb, suffering a defeat with a score of 83-62. In terms of personal fouls, the Catamounts committed 7 while Lipscomb registered 14. Western Carolina made 16 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc, and Lipscomb shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 3 of 6. The game saw Lipscomb collect 34 rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive) without a block, and they handed out 23 assists alongside 14 steals. On defense, Western Carolina permitted an unsettling 45.7% shooting from their opponents, who hit 32 of 70 attempts. The Catamounts recorded just 6 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Collectively, they secured 30 rebounds, of which 4 were offensive, and achieved 60% from the free-throw line (9 of 15). The team’s field goal percentage stood at 43.6% (24 of 55), with a troubling 5 made from 28 shots from long range.
Julien Soumaoro was a standout performer, scoring 15 points on 6 of 13 shooting. Over 27 minutes of play, he grabbed 3 rebounds and tallied 3 assists, showcasing his contribution to the game.
The Catamounts come into this contest with a 3-3 record for the season. They average 71.7 points per game (ranking 296th in Division 1) with a shooting percentage of 41.9%. From three-point range, they’re converting just 28.4% (44 of 155) and 70.7% from the free-throw line. The team averages 40.3 rebounds per outing and has 71 assists, placing them 336th nationally in terms of assists. They turn the ball over 15.2 times per game and commit an average of 18.8 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Catamounts force their opponents into an average of 13.5 turnovers per game while committing 15.5 personal fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.9% and rank 227th nationally for points allowed per game (75.7). Their opponents are hitting 44.1% of their field goals (154 of 349) and they give up an average of 35.2 rebounds per game, ranking 234th in assists allowed with 91 given up this season.
In their last game, High Point secured a victory against Incarnate Word with a score of 91-80. The Panthers grabbed a total of 34 rebounds (21 defensive and 13 offensive) and recorded only 8 turnovers while making 7 steals. Incarnate Word received 22 personal fouls, leading to 31 free-throw attempts for High Point, of which they converted 26 (83.9%). From beyond the arc, the Panthers made 5 of 18 attempts, resulting in 27.8%. At the end of the game, High Point shot 53.6% from the field, hitting 30 of 56 shots, while allowing Incarnate Word to make 26 of 61 attempts (42.6%). From three-point range, High Point shot 37.9%, making 11 of 29 attempts, and registered 17 out of 22 from the free-throw line (77.3%). The Panthers limited Incarnate Word to just 23 total rebounds, with 11 on the offensive side.
Terry Anderson was crucial for High Point in this game, making 10 out of 12 attempts for an impressive 83.3% shooting percentage, while securing 4 rebounds and finishing the game with 23 points in just 23 minutes, along with 1 assist.
High Point stands at 6-1 so far this season. They average 19.4 fouls per game and have a success rate of 75.3% from the charity stripe. The team averages 18.4 assists per game (ranking 35th nationally) while limiting themselves to only 8.9 turnovers. With a total of 657 points this season (averaging 93.9 per game), their field goal percentage of 53.0% ranks them 9th in Division 1.
The Panthers’ defense holds opponents to 27.7% shooting from beyond the arc (44 of 159) while allowing a free-throw success rate of 73.2%. They give up 11.9 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 109th and 169th, respectively. In terms of points allowed, High Point ranks 111th in Division 1, giving up 69.7 points per game. They force an average of 18.0 turnovers per contest while limiting opponents to a field goal percentage of 41.0% (107th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Western Carolina
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