Faulkner lifts Western Carolina over Tennessee Tech in OT
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) Mason Faulkner sank a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left in overtime as Western Carolina Catamounts narrowly beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 76-75 on Sunday.
Faulkner hit 4 of 6 3-pointers, and finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Xavier Cork had 14 points and three blocks for Western Carolina (5-1). Travion McCray added 12 points and Tyler Harris had six points and 10 rebounds.
Jr. Clay had 20 points for the Golden Eagles (0-5). Keishawn Davidson added 18 points and Tujautae Williams had six rebounds.
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| Time | Team | Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Min. Per Game | ||
| Pts. Per Game | ||
| Ast. Per Game | ||
| Reb. Per Game | ||
| Field Goal % | ||
| Three Point % | ||
| Free Throw % |
| Team Stats | |
|
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
|
| Team Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
66.6 PPG | 36.6 RPG | 14.1 APG |
|
|
75.5 PPG | 37.4 RPG | 13.3 APG |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| S. Goldman | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| M. Smith | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| J. Clay | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. Quest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T. Williams | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A. Sylla | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| C. Gettelfinger | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| K. Davidson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. Franklin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| M. Hopkins | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| J. Stayton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| K. White Jr. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A. Harvell | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T. Peter | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| M. Faulkner | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| M. Halvorsen | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| M. Thomas | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| C. Hightower | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| K. Gibson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. Elks | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| X. Cork | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A. Langlais | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T. McCray | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T. Harris | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| K. Miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T. McGhie | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| J. Massey | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S. McMahon | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| B. Halvorsen | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. Ransom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
