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Catamounts Set to Host Furman Saturday

Looks to build on momentum from win over Wofford

CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina women's basketball continues its three-game home stand hosting Furman at 2 p.m. Saturday on Ingles Court in the Ramsey Center.

Once again, this season, WCU Athletics will implement a clear bag policy for all home men's and women's basketball games in the Ramsey Center. Only standard clear bags, 12-inches by 6-inches by 12-inches in size, small purses approximately 4.5-inches by 5-inches not including the strap, and clear gallon-size storage bags are permitted. Diaper bags (child must be present upon entry) and any medical-related bags will be allowed.
 
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE CATAMOUNTS:
  • Western Carolina and Furman meet for the 90th time on Saturday. The Paladins lead the series 50-39 and have won the last 10 meetings. Western Carolina's last win over Furman came in Cullowhee on Feb. 2, 2017, defeating the Paladins 75-72 in overtime. There have been four overtimes in the series. The Catamounts are 24-20 all-time against Furman at home. 
  • Western Carolina's eight wins are the most since the Catamount team in 2014-15 won 11 games.
  • Kyla Allison has scored in double figures in seven-straight games and nine of the last 10. She is averaging 16.2 points per game over the last 10 contests.
  • Joi Reid is the first Catamount this season to have double-figure rebounds in multiple games. She had 11 rebounds vs. Bluefield State and at Samford and 10 rebounds vs. Wofford. 
  • In conference-only games, Allison is averaging 16.7 points per game which ranks fifth in the SoCon. Teammate Reid's 9.7 rebounds in conference games are good for second. 
  • With the 53-49 conference win over Wofford, Western Carolina halted a 17-game losing streak in conference play.
 
AN INSIDE LOOK AT FURMAN:
  • Furman is on a two-game losing streak having lost its first two SoCon games of the season.
  • The Paladins are 2-7 in road games with victories at Presbyterian and UNC Asheville. 
  • Furman has lost three of its last five games.
  • The Paladins have two players averaging in double figures led by Grace vin Rij's 13.4 points per game. Jaelyn Acker is just behind vin Rij averaging 12.7.
 
For the latest information on Western Carolina women's basketball, follow @catamounts on Twitter or go to www.catamountsports.com. Follow the Catamount women's basketball Twitter (@catamountWBB) for in-game updates.
 
 
 
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Kyla Allison

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Players Mentioned

Kyla Allison

#3 Kyla Allison

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Graduate Student
Wekiva HS / Middle Tennessee
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Joi Reid

#12 Joi Reid

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Junior
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