UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Prediction: Can Vonterius Woolbright, Catamounts Win At Home?
The Western Carolina Catamounts are ready to host the UNC Greensboro Spartans on Wednesday night in a Southern Conference showdown. Can Vonterius Woolbright and the Catamounts get a big win at home over the Spartans? Hammering Hank breaks down the matchup and provides his best bet in UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina.
Hammering Hank - January 24, 2024, 4:20 PM EST
5 minUNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Prediction: Can Vonterius Woolbright, Catamounts Win At Home?
The 14-5 Spartans of UNC Greensboro head to Cullowhee, NC to take on the 15-4 Western Carolina Catamounts. This is a big matchup in the Southern Conference as both teams sit second and third in the conference. With a home at home, Western Carolina could be tied with UNC Greensboro after tonight's matchup.
UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 24, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Prediction
UNC Greensboro is 5-1 in the conference beating Furman, East Tennessee State, Chattanooga, The Citadel, and Wofford, yet losing to Samford in their only loss in the conference. The Spartans are led by Mikeal Brown-Jones, who is averaging an astonishing 20.3 PPG (26th best in the nation). The senior forward has taken a massive step up compared to last season, and seems to be catching fire at the right time, scoring a combined 68 points in his last two games. Western Carolina needs to slow down Brown-Jones if they want to be competitive in this game tonight.
Western Carolina has a 4-2 record in the conference this season. It's been a solid start from the Catamounts, especially in non-conference play. The leader and playmaker of this Western Carolina team is Vonterius Woolbright. Woolbright leds the team in PPG (21.1 which is 12th best in the nation), RPG (12.6 which is 2nd best in the nation), and APG (5.3 which is 5.3 best in the nation). Western Carolina is 7-1 at home where as UNC Greensboro on the road.
Western Carolina is bigger and better on the glass. Western Carolina averages 38 rebounds per game which is 15th best in the nation. UNC Greensboro is very good behind the arc, but have not shot it well on the road yet this season other than their last road game. I do not expect UNC Greensboro to shoot 54% from three again in this matchup. Give me the home team tonight, as I expect Western Carolina to bounce back after losing two straight games. I can see the Catamounts to win by 4+ tonight.
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