Williams' Buzzer Beater Lifts Western Carolina over Appalachian, 79-78

Cullowhee, N.C. - Mike Williams sank a 15-foot buzzer-beating jumper from the right wing on Saturday afternoon to lift Western Carolina to a one-point, 79-78, victory over arch-rival Appalachian State in Southern Conference action in the Ramsey Center.

Williams went eight minutes and 40 seconds between field goals in the second half, but came through in the clutch to post his 16th double-digit scoring effort in the 18 games this season, finishing with 10 points and a career-high tying six assists.

The win - WCU's fourth-straight overall on the year - halted a two-game drought for the Catamounts against the rival Mountaineers and pushed the Catamounts into sole possession of second place ahead of ASU in the SoCon North Division race behind Chattanooga. WCU improved to 8-10 overall on the year and 4-2 in league play.

 

Williams' Buzzer Beater Lifts Western Carolina over Appalachian, 79-78 - Western Carolina Official Athletic Site#