NCAAB · Final

Western Carolina Defeats Chattanooga in Close Contest

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · McKenzie Arena

Western Carolina Catamounts 81, Chattanooga Mocs 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Western Carolina Catamounts beat Chattanooga Mocs 81-76 at McKenzie Arena on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Chattanooga Mocs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Western Carolina Catamounts emerged victorious against the Chattanooga Mocs with a final score of 81-76. This game, held at McKenzie Arena, showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, each looking to improve their standings in the NCAAB league.

Both teams entered the game with similar records, with Chattanooga holding a home record of 10-17 and Western Carolina at 10-15 overall. The Mocs had struggled recently, going 4-6 in their last ten games, and they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this contest. Their average scoring during this stretch was 72.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 75.2 points. In contrast, Western Carolina also posted a 4-6 record in their last ten games but had recently secured a win against The Citadel Bulldogs, scoring 87 points while allowing just 49. The Catamounts averaged 79.0 points scored and 76.6 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a more potent offense.

When considering home and away performances, Chattanooga had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Western Carolina had a 3-2 record at home but struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record. This fixture was particularly interesting as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where Chattanooga had previously defeated Western Carolina 90-82 on January 17, 2026. Historically, the Mocs had won all three of their last meetings against the Catamounts, which added an extra layer of intrigue to the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups to secure a crucial win.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Chattanooga as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5, while the total points over/under was set at 151.5. The moneyline odds indicated a home ML of -122.0 for Chattanooga and +102.0 for Western Carolina, reflecting a competitive matchup.

The conditions at McKenzie Arena were conducive for an exciting game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers were treated to a thrilling second half, where Western Carolina took control late in the game. Key moments included Jordan Frison's three-point jumper that pushed the Catamounts ahead, followed by Justin Johnson's dunk that further extended their lead. Cord Stansberry contributed crucial free throws, and despite a late push from Chattanooga, including a layup from Collin Mulholland, the Catamounts held on for the win.

This game not only highlighted the resilience of Western Carolina but also underscored the challenges facing Chattanooga as they look to regroup and find consistency in their performances.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UTC -1.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	Western Carolina Catamounts +102 · Chattanooga Mocs -122

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Leaders

PointsJordan Frison20Chattanooga Mocs
AssistsJordan Frison6Chattanooga Mocs
ReboundsBrennan Watkins6Chattanooga Mocs
PointsJulien Soumaoro25Western Carolina Catamounts
AssistsTahlan Pettway4Western Carolina Catamounts
ReboundsSamuel Dada11Western Carolina Catamounts

Recent form

Chattanooga Mocs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L272 scored · 75.2 allowed per game2-3 at home

L61-73at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 12
L71-78vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 7
W79-75vs Mercer BearsFeb 6
L70-75at Furman PaladinsFeb 1
L55-81vs Wofford TerriersJan 29
L64-75at Samford BulldogsJan 24
L66-67vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 22
W90-82at Western Carolina CatamountsJan 17
W76-67at Wofford TerriersJan 14
W88-79vs Samford BulldogsJan 10

Western Carolina Catamounts

Last 10: 4-6Streak W179 scored · 76.6 allowed per game1-4 away

W87-49vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 11
L66-77at Wofford TerriersFeb 7
L78-81at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 4
L74-88vs Samford BulldogsFeb 1
W90-88at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 30
W88-58vs VMI KeydetsJan 24
L76-88at Mercer BearsJan 22
L82-90vs Chattanooga MocsJan 17
W72-68vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 14
L77-79at The Citadel BulldogsJan 10

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	Western Carolina Catamounts	Chattanooga Mocs
Field goals	25-66	31-63
Field goal %	38	49
Three-pointers	11-34	8-28
Three-point %	32	29
Free throws	20-25	6-6
Free throw %	80	100
Rebounds	41	26
Offensive rebounds	18	6
Defensive rebounds	23	20
Assists	12	19
Steals	4	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	10	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	2
Technical fouls, total	1	2
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	13	6
Fast-break points	6	11
Points in the paint	22	32
Fouls	17	20
Largest lead	18	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	96	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-34Julien Soumaoro makes driving layup
2nd Half50-34Julien Soumaoro makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-34Justin Johnson makes layup
2nd Half52-36Josh Bowman makes 4-foot hook shot (Tate Darner assists)
2nd Half52-38Josh Bowman makes layup (Tate Darner assists)
2nd Half55-38Tidjiane Dioumassi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tahlan Pettway assists)
2nd Half55-40Josh Bowman makes layup (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half55-41Brennan Watkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-42Brennan Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-42Tidjiane Dioumassi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tahlan Pettway assists)
2nd Half58-44Teddy Washington Jr. makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half58-46Brennan Watkins makes 11-foot jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half59-46Cord Stansberry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-46Cord Stansberry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-46Cord Stansberry makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half62-48Teddy Washington Jr. makes 13-foot jumper (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half64-48Tidjiane Dioumassi makes driving layup
2nd Half64-51Teddy Washington Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half67-51Tidjiane Dioumassi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Johnson assists)
2nd Half67-53Brennan Watkins makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half67-55Jordan Frison makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half67-58Jordan Frison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half67-60Tate Darner makes layup (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half69-60Samuel Dada makes layup (Julien Soumaoro assists)
2nd Half69-62Brennan Watkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half69-65Collin Mulholland makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half71-65Julien Soumaoro makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half73-65Julien Soumaoro makes driving layup
2nd Half73-66Tate Darner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-67Tate Darner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-69Tate Darner makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half75-69Marcus Kell makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half75-72Jordan Frison makes 23-foot three point jumper (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half77-72Justin Johnson makes 2-foot dunk (Marcus Kell assists)
2nd Half78-72Cord Stansberry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-72Cord Stansberry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-74Teddy Washington Jr. makes layup (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half80-74Marcus Kell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-74Marcus Kell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-76Collin Mulholland makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Chattanooga Mocs, below favours Western Carolina Catamounts.