“I would rather go to hell” said Wofford's Mike Young

Wofford's Mike Young

Cullowhee, NC - It's that time of the year, Wofford head Coach Mike Young must once again travel to Cullowhee, a trip he's not very comfortable making. 

Last January (2012), Young told the Asheville Citizen-Times Newspaper that “I would rather go to hell,” said Wofford Head Coach Mike Young, “than go to (expletive) Cullowhee."

Young's post game statement came after The Cats ended Wofford's two-game win streak which included wins over Wake Forest and Charleston. This season, Young's team comes to Cullowhee with a 4-8 Southern Conference record, hoping to battle their way into a conference tournament bye.  Their record includes the just completed, back to back home wins over North Division foes Elon and UNCG.  However, the Terriers have had their problems on the road this season, and are only 2-12 on away games.

The Catamounts still have their sights set on a spot in the top four in the Southern Conference, which would include that bye in the conference tournament.  However, Western has struggled to just two wins in the last eight games and are currently ranked 5th in the North.

The Cats did manage to get consistent scoring for two halves Saturday in their victory over Georgia Southern. The offense hit the basket for 52.7% shooting, including 6-14 on threes.

If The Cats can continue this consistency at home, Mike Young will have yet another reason to dislike traveling up the mountain to Cullowhee.  Wofford has not won in Cullowhee since 2001, a stretch of seven games. 


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