Western Carolina Defeats Notre Dame in Nonconference Basketball Game

Key players Vonterius Woolbright and Russell Jones Jr. lead the team to victory, holding off a late rally from Notre Dame. This marks Western Carolina's first win over a Power 6 conference opponent since 2010.

• Vonterius Woolbright, the Southern Conference preseason Player of the Year, led Western Carolina with 22 points and 11 rebounds, sinking six straight free throws to hold off a late Notre Dame rally.
• Senior guard Russell Jones Jr. contributed significantly to the victory with 20 points and 3 steals, helping Western Carolina maintain the lead for almost the entire game.
• Despite a strong performance from Notre Dame's freshman forward Carey Booth, who scored 20 points, and rookie guard Markus Burton, who added 17 points, the team could not overcome Western Carolina's lead.
• Western Carolina took an early lead in the game with 3-pointers by Jones and maintained a double-figure lead from the first half, effectively setting the tone for the game.
• This victory marks Western Carolina's first win over a Power 6 conference opponent since 2010, a significant achievement for the team.

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