Jaxon Prunty had 19 points in Western Carolina’s 83-75 win against UNC Asheville on Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Jaxon Prunty had 19 points in Western Carolina’s 83-75 win against UNC Asheville on Saturday.

Prunty shot 3 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 11 from the line for the Catamounts (1-1). Jaeden Roberts scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. Malachi Brown had 16 points and shot 4 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line.

Connor Dubsky finished with 16 points and three steals for the Bulldogs (1-2). UNC Asheville also got 15 points and eight rebounds from Ja’Corey Lipkins. Jermaurhiyun Anderson finished with 13 points.