Woolbright scores 19; W. Carolina beats Lamar 98-91 in OT

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Vonterius Woolbright's 19 points helped Western Carolina defeat Lamar 98-91 in overtime on Saturday.

Chris Pryor made three free throws for Lamar to force overtime tied at 85.

Woolbright added five rebounds and five assists for the Catamounts (3-2). Tyzhaun Claude scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Tre Jackson recorded 16 points and was 6-of-10 shooting (4 for 8 from distance).

Nate Calmese finished with 27 points, four assists and three steals for the Cardinals (3-2). Adam Hamilton added 24 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks for Lamar. Pryor also had 20 points and six assists.

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Both teams next play Sunday. Western Carolina squares off against Lindenwood and Lamar visits McNeese.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.