NCAAB · Final

Western Carolina Dominates Virginia Lynchburg 124-62

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 11:00 AM ET · Ramsey Center

Western Carolina Catamounts 124, Virginia Lynchburg Dragons 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Virginia Lynchburg Dragons vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Western Carolina Catamounts beat Virginia Lynchburg Dragons 124-62 at Ramsey Center on December 2, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Western Carolina Catamounts triumphed over the Virginia Lynchburg Dragons with a final score of 124-62 at the Ramsey Center. This game showcased the stark contrast in form between the two teams, as Western Carolina improved their record to 5-4 while Virginia Lynchburg fell to 0-11.

Western Carolina entered the match with a solid home record of 4-0 and a recent form of 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 79.2 points scored while allowing 70.5 points. However, they were coming off a loss to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, where they lost 67-69, ending a four-game winning streak. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 4-1, averaging 77.8 points scored and 69.0 points allowed. The Catamounts had shown resilience at home, winning all four of their games there this season.

Conversely, Virginia Lynchburg struggled significantly, entering the game on a ten-game losing streak, with an overall record of 0-10. They averaged only 57.8 points scored per game while allowing a staggering 127.0 points. Their last five games reflected this downward trend, with an average of just 55.0 points scored and 133.0 points allowed. The Dragons had not won a game this season and had struggled particularly on the road, with an away record of 0-10.

The two teams had met earlier in the season on December 2, 2025, where Western Carolina also emerged victorious, winning 124-62. This previous encounter set the tone for the rematch, as the Catamounts demonstrated their dominance once again.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any particular players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this matchup.

The market had priced Western Carolina as heavy favorites, reflecting their strong home form and the Dragons' ongoing struggles. The odds indicated a high probability of a home win, which proved accurate as the game unfolded.

Conditions in the Ramsey Center were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather reported affecting the indoor environment.

Fans watching the game noted several key moments, including a series of scoring plays in the second half that showcased Western Carolina's offensive prowess. Jacob Newman made a free throw, followed by Drew Hollifield's layup, extending the lead to 119-57. Jarek Sasser contributed with free throws, while Filaun Paythress and Samuel Dada added to the score with effective shots. The final highlight came when Drew Hollifield made a three-point jumper, assisted by Tahlan Pettway, sealing the game at 124-62.

Overall, this game illustrated the significant gap in performance between the two teams, with Western Carolina demonstrating their capabilities as they look to build momentum in the season.

Leaders

PointsCJ Hyland19Western Carolina Catamounts
AssistsTahlan Pettway10Western Carolina Catamounts
ReboundsMarcus Kell10Western Carolina Catamounts
PointsJarek Sasser17Virginia Lynchburg Dragons
AssistsJarek Sasser5Virginia Lynchburg Dragons
ReboundsZaquavious Baker5Virginia Lynchburg Dragons

Recent form

Western Carolina Catamounts

Last 10: 7-3Streak L179.2 scored · 70.5 allowed per game4-0 at home

L67-69at East Tennessee State BuccaneersMar 8
W77-73at Mercer BearsMar 8
W86-67vs Furman PaladinsFeb 28
W78-74vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
W81-62at VMI KeydetsFeb 21
W91-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 19
W81-76at Chattanooga MocsFeb 14
W87-49vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 11
L66-77at Wofford TerriersFeb 7
L78-81at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 4

Virginia Lynchburg Dragons

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1057.8 scored · 127 allowed per game0-10 away

L53-128at Morgan State BearsJan 20
L53-131at UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 21
L62-149at Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 7
L45-133at App State MountaineersDec 3
L62-124at Western Carolina CatamountsDec 2
L79-136at Norfolk State SpartansNov 26
L68-124at Alabama State HornetsNov 15
L54-106at VMI KeydetsNov 12
L58-118at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 11
L44-121at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Virginia Lynchburg Dragons	Western Carolina Catamounts
Field goals	19-57	54-98
Field goal %	33	55
Three-pointers	5-20	14-44
Three-point %	25	32
Free throws	19-24	2-4
Free throw %	79	50
Rebounds	24	64
Offensive rebounds	4	26
Defensive rebounds	20	38
Assists	9	33
Steals	5	10
Blocks	1	10
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	17
Fast-break points	15	26
Points in the paint	22	76
Fouls	6	17
Largest lead	2	64

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-73Zephaniah Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Zaquavious Baker.
2nd Half37-76CJ Hyland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cord Stansberry.
2nd Half37-78CJ Hyland made Layup. Assisted by Marcus Kell.
2nd Half37-80Fischer Brown made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half39-80Jarek Sasser made Layup.
2nd Half42-80Jarek Sasser made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-83Julien Soumaoro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Samuel Dada.
2nd Half42-85Tayeshaun Smith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half42-86Tayeshaun Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-86Jarek Sasser made Jumper.
2nd Half44-89Tayeshaun Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Abdulai Fanta Kabba.
2nd Half44-92Julien Soumaoro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tahlan Pettway.
2nd Half44-94Tayeshaun Smith made Layup. Assisted by Julien Soumaoro.
2nd Half44-96Abdulai Fanta Kabba made Layup.
2nd Half45-96Jacob Newman made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-96Jacob Newman made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-99Tahlan Pettway made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Julien Soumaoro.
2nd Half46-101Marcus Kell made Layup. Assisted by Tahlan Pettway.
2nd Half46-103Marcus Kell made Layup. Assisted by Cord Stansberry.
2nd Half47-103Jacob Newman made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-105Tayeshaun Smith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half47-107Tayeshaun Smith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half47-109Justin Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half47-111Samuel Dada made Layup. Assisted by Tahlan Pettway.
2nd Half48-111Jarek Sasser made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-111Jarek Sasser made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-111Jacob Newman made Layup. Assisted by Jarek Sasser.
2nd Half53-111Ernest Brima made Layup.
2nd Half53-113Abdulai Fanta Kabba made Layup. Assisted by Tahlan Pettway.
2nd Half53-115Tayeshaun Smith made Layup.
2nd Half56-115Zaquavious Baker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Newman.
2nd Half56-117Drew Hollifield made Jumper.
2nd Half57-117Jacob Newman made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-119Drew Hollifield made Layup.
2nd Half58-119Jarek Sasser made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-119Jarek Sasser made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-119Filaun Paythress made Layup.
2nd Half61-121Samuel Dada made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half62-121Ernest Brima made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-124Drew Hollifield made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tahlan Pettway.

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Carolina Catamounts, below favours Virginia Lynchburg Dragons.