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Western Carolina beat East Tennessee State 72–68 at home on Jan 14, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  ETSU | 35 | 33 | 68 |
  WCU | 36 | 36 | 72 |
East Tennessee State BuccaneersWestern Carolina Catamounts| ETSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Taylor II | 39 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 7-13 | 4-7 |
| Blake Barkley | 35 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 5-13 | 1-2 |
| Cam Morris III | 30 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 8-14 | 0-1 |
| Allen Strothers | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Jordan McCullum | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Jaylen Smith | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-5 | 0-4 |
| Maki Johnson | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Isaiah Sutherland | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Gabe Sisk | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 68 | 26 | 12 | 22-57 | 7-23 |
| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 31 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 7-13 | 5-10 |
| Marcus Kell | 31 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6-15 | 1-6 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 29 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 28 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Samuel Dada | 25 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 16 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1-5 | 0-3 |
| Tayeshaun Smith | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Justin Johnson | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| CJ Hyland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 35 | 17 | 27-56 | 9-26 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
ETSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
WCU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · ETSU defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
ETSUWCUExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
ETSUWCUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Taylor II | 33.5 | 14.3 | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Blake Barkley | 27.5 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Cam Morris III | 26.1 | 14.5 | 4.7 | 1.5 |
| Jaylen Smith | 25.2 | 10.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Allen Strothers | 22.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Maki Johnson | 20.8 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Jordan McCullum | 20.7 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| Brayden Crump | 14.8 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 30.4 | 13.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Kell | 30.1 | 13.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 27.7 | 11.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 22.6 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 20.5 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 0.3 |
| CJ Hyland | 17.2 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Samuel Dada | 15.6 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 15.5 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
ETSU offenseper gameWCU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
ETSUForAgainst46% of ETSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
WCUForAgainst49% of WCU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
ETSU 2series8 WCU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | WCU 67 | ETSU 69 | ETSU+2 | +2 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | WCU 90 | ETSU 88 | WCU+2 | +2 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ETSU 68 | WCU 72 | WCU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | ETSU 67 | WCU 76 | WCU+9 | +9 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | WCU 58 | ETSU 85 | ETSU+27 | +27 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | ETSU 65 | WCU 70 | WCU+5 | +5 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | WCU 80 | ETSU 66 | WCU+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2023 | ETSU 57 | WCU 69 | WCU+12 | +12 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | ETSU 66 | WCU 68 | WCU+2 | +2 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | WCU 71 | ETSU 60 | WCU+11 | +11 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
