WBB: Cats climb to 3-0

Cullowhee, NC - Western Carolina opens the season 3-0 for the first time since 2003, beating mountain rival UNC Asheville 65-53 Wednesday in the Ramsey Center. Kaila'Shea Menendez led all scorers with 17 points and Caitlin Hollifield completed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Cats travel to Campbell on Saturday for a 1 p.m. tip-off with the Fighting Camels.