- Matchup: UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Venue: Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-2) are set to visit the Ramsey Center on Wednesday as they face off against the Western Carolina Catamounts (2-2).
In their most recent game, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs achieved a commanding victory against Bryan, finishing with a score of 92-54. During this game, UNC Asheville shot 47.7% from the field (31 of 65) and successfully made 11 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 23 shots for an impressive 82.6%. On the rebounding front, they secured 37 boards, including 15 offensive rebounds, and handed out 22 assists. Defensively, they forced their opponents into 23 turnovers and recorded 13 steals. The Bulldogs allowed a shooting percentage of 45.7% (21 of 46) to Bryan, who managed 12 assists and 4 steals, but struggled on the boards, collecting just 20 rebounds (6 offensive, 14 defensive), and shot 50% from the free-throw line (6 of 12). They also made 6 of 12 attempts from three-point territory, finishing with 12 personal fouls compared to Bryan’s 17.
Key player Connor Dubsky contributed significantly in this matchup, scoring 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting in just 13 minutes of play, showcasing an efficient shooting percentage of 55.6%, along with a single assist.
As the season progresses, UNC Asheville holds a record of 2-2. The team averages 14.5 turnovers per game and commits 16.3 personal fouls. They are collecting 35.8 rebounds per contest while dishing out only 44 assists throughout the season, ranking 322nd in Division 1 for assist totals. Currently, the Bulldogs are shooting 32.5% from three-point range (25 of 77) and 73.8% at the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 77.3 points per game (225th in collegiate basketball), while maintaining a shooting percentage of 48.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulldogs average forcing 14 turnovers per game and commit 18.8 personal fouls. They rank 111th in Division 1 by allowing 46 assists this year. Opponents are shooting 43.0% against them (104 of 242) and the Bulldogs average 34.5 rebounds surrendered each game. They have a 29.6% allowance on three-point shots and rank 163rd in opponents’ points per game (71.5).
In their last appearance, the Western Carolina Catamounts emerged victorious against Stetson with a score of 76-65. They claimed 32 defensive rebounds alongside 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 39 for the game. The Catamounts committed 17 turnovers but managed to secure 5 steals. During the matchup, Stetson incurred 12 personal fouls, granting Western Carolina 11 free throw attempts, of which they converted 8 for a rate of 72.7%. From three-point range, Western Carolina made 12 of 28 attempts (42.9%) and shot 49.1% overall, hitting 28 of 57 shots. Stetson, on the other hand, shot 35.4% from the field, making 23 of 65 attempts, while struggling from beyond the three-point line at 24.0% (6 of 25) and connecting on 68.4% of their free throws (13 of 19). Western Carolina allowed Stetson to gather a total of 33 rebounds, 10 of which were on the offensive end.
Julien Soumaoro was a standout player for the Catamounts, scoring 23 points in 33 minutes on the court and dishing out 6 assists. He exhibited an impressive shooting performance, going 8 of 13 from the field (61.5%), while also grabbing 8 rebounds.
With a record of 2-2 this season, the Catamounts are shooting 41.5% from the floor, ranking 310th nationally. They have accumulated 288 points this season (72.0 per game) and average 41.0 rebounds per contest. Their assist tally stands at 14.5 per game (ranked 208th) while averaging 16.3 turnovers. Western Carolina commits 21.8 personal fouls per game and shoots 69.1% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Catamounts rank 207th in Division 1 for points allowed (74.5 per game), forcing 14.8 turnovers on average. They permit opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, ranking them 167th in college basketball. Beyond the arc, they allow a 29.9% shooting rate (29 of 97) while opponents convert 71.4% of their free throw attempts. They give up an average of 13.5 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 209th and 225th in those categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA action against the spread?
Prediction: Back Western Carolina
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