Western Carolina Catamounts women's basketball

Western Carolina Catamounts
2017–18 Western Carolina Catamounts men's basketball team
University Western Carolina University
Head coach Stephanie McCormick (2nd season)
Conference SoCon
Location Cullowhee, North Carolina
Arena Ramsey Center
(Capacity: 7,826)
Nickname Catamounts
Colors Purple and Gold[1]
         
NCAA Tournament appearances
2005, 2009
Conference tournament champions
2005, 2009
Conference regular season champions
2007

The Western Carolina Catamounts men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. [2][3]

History

The Catamonts began play in 1965. They joined Division I in 1981. In their two NCAA Tournament appearances, they have lost in the First Round both times. In 2005, they lost 94–43 to Tennessee. In 2009, they lost 73–44 to Vanderbilt. In 2007, they were invited to the WNIT after winning a share of the regular season title with Chattanooga, where they lost 74–64 to Virginia Tech in Round 2.[4]

References

  1. Western Carolina University Athletic Guidelines (PDF). October 1, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  2. "CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM – Western Carolina Official Athletic Site – Women's Basketball". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  3. "2016–17 CATAMOUNT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS" (PDF). Grfx.cstv.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  4. "WCU All-Time History and Records". Catamountsports.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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