NCAAB · Final

Lipscomb Dominates Western Carolina in Convincing Win

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Allen Arena

Lipscomb Bisons 83, Western Carolina Catamounts 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Lipscomb Bisons?

Lipscomb Bisons beat Western Carolina Catamounts 83-62 at Allen Arena on November 22, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at Allen Arena, the Lipscomb Bisons secured a commanding victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts with a final score of 83-62. This game showcased the Bisons' strong offensive performance, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively after a competitive start.

Lipscomb entered the game with a home record of 2-4 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, despite a one-game losing streak. They averaged 78.2 points scored while allowing 73.8 points per game during that stretch. Their last outing was a loss to the Belmont Bruins, where they fell 68-75 on November 20, 2025. However, they had previously shown their scoring prowess with a dominant 98-53 victory against the Bryan Lions on November 15, 2025.

On the other hand, Western Carolina came into the game with a 3-3 away record and a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, currently riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 72.8 points scored and allowed 79.3 points during that stretch. Their latest victory was against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, where they won 80-73 on November 20, 2025. However, their previous away games had been challenging, including a heavy 54-95 loss to the Duke Blue Devils on November 8, 2025.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was significant as both teams sought to establish dominance early in the season. Lipscomb's home advantage was evident, as they boasted a perfect 5-0 record at home, contrasting sharply with Western Carolina's struggles on the road, highlighted by an 0-6 away record.

The injury situation was not detailed in the block, but both teams were likely looking to field their strongest lineups to capitalize on the early season competition. The market had Lipscomb as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.

The conditions in Allen Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Bisons took full advantage. The game saw several key scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where Lipscomb outscored Western Carolina significantly. Notable moments included Ethan Duncan making a three-point jumper and Tahlan Pettway contributing with multiple jumpers and a layup, showcasing the Bisons' offensive depth.

Overall, this game highlighted Lipscomb's potential as they look to build momentum early in the season, while Western Carolina will need to regroup after this setback as they continue to navigate their schedule.

Leaders

PointsGrant Asman22Lipscomb Bisons
AssistsMateo Esmeraldo7Lipscomb Bisons
ReboundsEthan Duncan5Lipscomb Bisons
PointsJulien Soumaoro15Western Carolina Catamounts
AssistsJulien Soumaoro3Western Carolina Catamounts
ReboundsAbdulai Fanta Kabba9Western Carolina Catamounts

Recent form

Lipscomb Bisons

Last 10: 6-4Streak L178.2 scored · 73.8 allowed per game5-0 at home

L68-75at Belmont BruinsNov 20
W98-53vs Bryan LionsNov 15
L64-69at UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 11
L77-92at Mercer BearsNov 9
L61-105at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 4
W76-65vs North Alabama LionsMar 9
W81-75vs Queens University RoyalsMar 7
W84-66vs Central Arkansas BearsMar 4
W78-60vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 27
W95-78at Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 25

Western Carolina Catamounts

Last 10: 3-7Streak W372.8 scored · 79.3 allowed per game0-6 away

W80-73vs UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 20
W76-65vs Stetson HattersNov 16
W95-44vs Voorhees TigersNov 14
L54-95at Duke Blue DevilsNov 8
L63-94at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 4
L66-67at Mercer BearsMar 7
L69-81at Mercer BearsMar 1
L67-90vs Wofford TerriersFeb 27
L72-93at Samford BulldogsFeb 22
L86-91at Chattanooga MocsFeb 20

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
Austin Peay	22-9	+1	15-3
Central Arkansas	22-12	+1	15-3
Queens University	21-14	2	13-5
Lipscomb	19-13	3	12-6
Florida Gulf Coast	16-18	7	8-10
West Georgia	15-17	6	8-10
Bellarmine	13-19	8	7-11
Jacksonville	12-20	8	7-11
Stetson	12-21	8	7-11
Eastern Kentucky	11-21	7	7-11
North Florida	7-25	10	5-13
North Alabama	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Western Carolina Catamounts	Lipscomb Bisons
Field goals	24-55	32-70
Field goal %	44	46
Three-pointers	5-28	16-37
Three-point %	18	43
Free throws	9-15	3-6
Free throw %	60	50
Rebounds	35	39
Offensive rebounds	5	10
Defensive rebounds	30	29
Assists	6	23
Steals	8	14
Blocks	6	2
Turnovers	18	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	8	28
Fast-break points	6	17
Points in the paint	38	32
Fouls	7	14
Largest lead	3	29

How the scoring went

2nd Half24-37Ross Candelino made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mateo Esmeraldo.
2nd Half24-39Mateo Esmeraldo made Layup.
2nd Half24-41Grant Asman made Layup. Assisted by Ross Candelino.
2nd Half27-41Tahlan Pettway made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cord Stansberry.
2nd Half29-41Abdulai Fanta Kabba made Dunk.
2nd Half29-43Grant Asman made Layup. Assisted by Mateo Esmeraldo.
2nd Half31-43Cord Stansberry made Jumper.
2nd Half31-45Charlie Williams made Layup. Assisted by Grant Asman.
2nd Half32-45Cord Stansberry made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-45Cord Stansberry made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-46Kellan Boylan made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-49Ethan Duncan made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half35-49Samuel Dada made Jumper.
2nd Half35-52Ethan Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cole Middleton.
2nd Half35-54Kennedy Okpara made Layup.
2nd Half35-56Titas Sargiunas made Layup.
2nd Half35-59Ethan Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cole Middleton.
2nd Half35-62Grant Asman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Or Ashkenazi.
2nd Half35-64Grant Asman made Layup.
2nd Half37-64Julien Soumaoro made Jumper.
2nd Half39-64Fischer Brown made Layup. Assisted by Vernon Collins.
2nd Half41-64Julien Soumaoro made Layup.
2nd Half41-66Mateo Esmeraldo made Layup. Assisted by Charlie Williams.
2nd Half44-66Julien Soumaoro made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half46-66Julien Soumaoro made Layup.
2nd Half46-69Ross Candelino made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mateo Esmeraldo.
2nd Half48-69Fischer Brown made Layup.
2nd Half48-72Ross Candelino made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mateo Esmeraldo.
2nd Half48-75Grant Asman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ross Candelino.
2nd Half50-75Tidjiane Dioumassi made Layup.
2nd Half52-75Cord Stansberry made Jumper.
2nd Half52-77Cole Middleton made Layup.
2nd Half52-80Ethan Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kellan Boylan.
2nd Half54-80Tahlan Pettway made Jumper.
2nd Half56-80Fischer Brown made Jumper.
2nd Half58-80Tahlan Pettway made Layup.
2nd Half58-83Luke Carter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Titas Sargiunas.
2nd Half60-83Tahlan Pettway made Jumper.
2nd Half61-83Cord Stansberry made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-83Cord Stansberry made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Lipscomb Bisons, below favours Western Carolina Catamounts.