How to watch Western Carolina Catamounts vs. UNCG Spartans: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Western Carolina vs. UNCG basketball game
Halftime Report
UNCG has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have jumped out to a quick 30-26 lead against Western Carolina.
If UNCG keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 12-7 in no time. On the other hand, Western Carolina will have to make due with a 5-12 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
UNCG Spartans @ Western Carolina Catamounts
Current Records: UNCG 11-7, Western Carolina 5-11
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Ramsey Center -- Cullowhee, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $17.00
What to Know
UNCG is 9-1 against Western Carolina since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both will face off in a Southern battle at 3:00 p.m. ET at Ramsey Center. Despite being away, the Spartans are looking at a 7.5-point advantage in the spread.
Last Wednesday, UNCG earned a 70-57 win over The Citadel.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 85 points the game before, Western Carolina faltered in their matchup on Wednesday. They received a tough blow as they fell 66-50 to VMI.
UNCG's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-7. As for Western Carolina, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday's contest: UNCG has been dynamite from deep this season, having nailed 38.9% of their threes per game. It's a different story for Western Carolina, though, as they've only drained 29.1% of their threes this season. Given UNCG's sizable advantage in that area, Western Carolina will need to find a way to close that gap.
UNCG was able to grind out a solid win over Western Carolina in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, winning 71-65. The rematch might be a little tougher for UNCG since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
UNCG is a big 7.5-point favorite against Western Carolina, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 6.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 138 points.
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Series History
UNCG has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Western Carolina.
- Feb 21, 2024 - UNCG 71 vs. Western Carolina 65
- Jan 24, 2024 - UNCG 85 vs. Western Carolina 82
- Feb 22, 2023 - UNCG 71 vs. Western Carolina 52
- Dec 29, 2022 - UNCG 72 vs. Western Carolina 47
- Feb 23, 2022 - UNCG 73 vs. Western Carolina 64
- Feb 07, 2022 - UNCG 68 vs. Western Carolina 49
- Feb 24, 2021 - Western Carolina 81 vs. UNCG 80
- Feb 22, 2021 - UNCG 77 vs. Western Carolina 56
- Feb 12, 2020 - UNCG 82 vs. Western Carolina 62
- Jan 29, 2020 - UNCG 72 vs. Western Carolina 58