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Post by The Cats on Nov 19, 2023 12:06:48 GMT -5
 Who: North Alabama Lions When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 Time: 4 pm Where: Ramsey Center, Cullowhee TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: WCU Live StatsConference: ASun Location: Florence, Alabama Enrollment 8,832 Nickname: Lions Message Board: UNA Pride ForumHead Coach: Tony Pujol - Tony Pujol enters his sixth season as men's basketball head coach at North Alabama in 2023-24 - 63–86 (.423) overall, 34–47 (.420) Current Record (UNA): 3-1 overall, 3-0 home, 0-1 away, 0-1 neutral, 0-0 conference Last Seasons Record (UNA): 18-15 overall, 9-4 home, 8-10 away, 1-1 neutral, 10-8 conference The Series: This is the first meeting between the two teams on the hardwood. (*It does not look like there will be either radio or ESPN+ coverage of this game (at least none is noted on the offical WCU schedule for this game. It is also not listed on the ESPN schedule or the Stretch schedule for radio.) The Lions return four starters from the 2022-23 squad. Will Soucie, Damian Forrest, KJ Johnson and Dallas Howell all return for another season, while reigning ASUN Freshman and Sixth Man of the Year Jacari Lane comes back for his sophomore season. Lane and Johnson both averaged double figures in the 2022-23 campaign. 2023-24 Schedule Features Four Power Five Match The North Alabama men’s basketball program finished the 2022-23 season with an 18-15 record and a 10-9 record in conference play. Both of those totals represent the most wins since the Lions made the jump to Division I in 2018-19. UNA had a winning record for just the second time in the Division I era and the 18 win total is the highest since 2013-14 when the Lions finished 23-10 and won the Gulf South Conference. |
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Post by CatDad on Nov 19, 2023 17:20:06 GMT -5
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Post by catamountsfan98 on Nov 19, 2023 22:14:51 GMT -5
This school would be a good SoCon addition in my opinion.
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Post by wcugrad95 on Nov 20, 2023 9:15:22 GMT -5
Probably, and I think they would have gotten more support than some of the others in the rumor mill during the latest rounds of realignment. But in the end, seems like the SOCON is really happy with our current makeup.
From a football perspective it would have been nice to add them, NC A&T, and Campbell. North Alabama would have been a good add and partner for Samford.
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Post by wcatradio75 on Nov 22, 2023 8:19:00 GMT -5
Probably, and I think they would have gotten more support than some of the others in the rumor mill during the latest rounds of realignment. But in the end, seems like the SOCON is really happy with our current makeup. From a football perspective it would have been nice to add them, NC A&T, and Campbell. North Alabama would have been a good add and partner for Samford. The only problem with adding teams for football is scheduling. Right now, we have the perfect number to play all the teams and 3 or 4 non-conference games depending on the year. Additional teams could take the schedule out of whack if one (or several) teams has an easier in conference schedule (assuming we only play 8 conference games). |
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Post by The Cats on Nov 22, 2023 9:49:53 GMT -5
Probably, and I think they would have gotten more support than some of the others in the rumor mill during the latest rounds of realignment. But in the end, seems like the SOCON is really happy with our current makeup. From a football perspective it would have been nice to add them, NC A&T, and Campbell. North Alabama would have been a good add and partner for Samford. The only problem with adding teams for football is scheduling. Right now, we have the perfect number to play all the teams and 3 or 4 non-conference games depending on the year. Additional teams could take the schedule out of whack if one (or several) teams has an easier in conference schedule (assuming we only play 8 conference games). Yes, and that is the reason WCU is not playing the playoffs this year. Look at MVFC, Big Sky, and CAA - they don't all play each other every year, AND not only does it NOT hurt them as a conference, but it also actually helps increase their winning % each year... |
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Post by Speedwell Cat on Nov 22, 2023 18:38:24 GMT -5
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Post by wcatradio75 on Nov 23, 2023 9:30:17 GMT -5
The only problem with adding teams for football is scheduling. Right now, we have the perfect number to play all the teams and 3 or 4 non-conference games depending on the year. Additional teams could take the schedule out of whack if one (or several) teams has an easier in conference schedule (assuming we only play 8 conference games). Yes, and that is the reason WCU is not playing the playoffs this year. Look at MVFC, Big Sky, and CAA - they don't all play each other every year, AND not only does it NOT hurt them as a conference, but it also actually helps increase their winning % each year... Good point, Jerry |
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Post by retiredcat on Nov 23, 2023 9:36:44 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know...Gary Ayers, our WCU Hall of Fame play-by-play guy, had serious shoulder surgery yesterday and will not be behind the mic this Sunday...so I think there will be no radio broadcast. Maybe the ESPN+ play-by-play will be put on the internet.
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Post by The Cats on Nov 23, 2023 10:11:16 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know...Gary Ayers, our WCU Hall of Fame play-by-play guy, had serious shoulder surgery yesterday and will not be behind the mic this Sunday...so I think there will be no radio broadcast. Maybe the ESPN+ play-by-play will be put on the internet. Thanks for the update on Gary, hope he's doing well after the surgery. I don't think the game is on ESPN+, as it is not listed on either the WCU or UNA websites or on the upcoming games listed on ESPN+ site. |
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