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Notre Dame Falls 71-61 to Western Carolina - Recap

Notre Dame was victimized for 22 points and 11 rebounds by Vonterius Woolbright as Western Carolina defeated them 71-61 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Western Carolina was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Russell Jones Jr had 20 points for Western Carolina and DJ Campbell chipped in with 12 points. Tre Jackson had 3 assists for them, while Vonterius Woolbright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Notre Dame got 20 points from Carey Booth in a losing cause and another 17 points from Markus Burton. Logan Imes contributed 3 assists for them, while Julian Roper II had 8 rebounds.

Western Carolina led at halftime, 42-30.

The rebound battle favored Western Carolina as they grabbed 41 boards, while Notre Dame only had 34

Western Carolina heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Notre Dame, meanwhile, will have their next action against Auburn.