CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Road trips to Power Five opponents Georgia and Maryland along with matchups against in-state foes Davidson, Gardner-Webb, and mountain rival UNC Asheville highlight the nonconference portion of Western Carolina's 2022-23 men's basketball schedule unveiled today by head coach Justin Gray.

"I am excited to release our schedule, the season is right around the corner!" stated Gray. "We have been working and preparing all summer with a great group of guys. We believe our non-conference schedule will allow us to get better as a team through playing against high level competition while preparing us for Southern Conference play! Mark your calendars, we are ready to have the Ramsey Center packed this season!"

For the second time in four seasons, the Catamounts open the year at Georgia, facing first-year head coach Mike White and the Bulldogs on Nov. 7. WCU dropped a hard-fought 85-79 decision in Athens last season and kicked off the 2019-20 season in Stegeman Coliseum. After heading to Maryland in College Park on Nov. 10, Catamount Country gets its first look at the team on Nov. 13 in the home opener against Brescia University out of Owensboro, Ky.

WCU heads to Lake Charles, La., for tournament action at McNeese State, facing the host Cowboys on Nov. 18 along with games against Lamar (Nov. 19) and Lindenwood (Nov. 20). The multi-team event (MTE) represents the first-ever matchups for the Catamounts against both McNeese State and Lindenwood and the first game against Lamar since 1964. The team will spend Thanksgiving weekend close by, heading to mountain rival UNC Asheville on Nov. 28. A home contest against Gardner-Webb (Nov. 30) concludes the season's first month.

A home-heavy December slate opens on Dec. 3 with a visit from USC Upstate followed by a road trip to former SoCon foe Davidson on Dec. 7. The Catamounts face Brevard on Dec. 10 before heading to Tennessee Tech on Dec. 17 and conclude the nonconference slate on Dec. 20 against Toccoa Falls.

The 18-game Southern Conference portion of the schedule has not yet officially been released by the league office.

Season tickets are on sale soon and include a $110 All-Hoops Season Ticket good for all home men's and women's basketball games. Adult season tickets for men's basketball are just $81. Youth season ticket pricing is also available starting at just $36. A special discounted season ticket rate is available for WCU faculty and staff. For more information about WCU faculty and staff ticketing call the ticket office at 828-227-2401. Fans will also be able to purchase or renew their season tickets online at catamountsports.com.

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