Cullowhee, N.C. — Stetson men's basketball continues its early-season road stretch on Sunday, Nov. 16, when the Hatters travel to Western Carolina for a 1:00 p.m. matchup. The game marks Stetson's second straight road contest as the Hatters look to build momentum before returning to DeLand.
Stetson enters the game at 1–2 on the year and is led by sophomore guard Jamie Phillips Jr., who has been a steady offensive force through the opening stretch. Phillips is averaging 16.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while continuing to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Joining him in double-figure scoring is sharpshooter Ethan Copeland, who's averaging 11.3 points per game and shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc.
Freshman guard Calvin Sirmans III has emerged as a strong facilitator early, already dishing out 18 assists as he settles into the collegiate pace. As a team, the Hatters are shooting 42 percent from the field, 34 percent from three, and 57 percent from the free-throw line as they continue to develop their offensive rhythm.
Western Carolina also enters at 1–2, coming off a dominant 95–44 win over Voorhees. Cord Stansberry leads the Catamounts with 15.0 points per game, while Abdulai Fanta Kabba and Samuel Dada share the team lead on the boards at 7.3 rebounds per contest. Kabba also leads WCU in blocked shots, anchoring a defense that has shown early-season promise. The Catamounts are shooting 39 percent from the field, 28 percent from deep, and 68 percent at the line.
Sunday marks the fourth all-time meeting between Stetson and Western Carolina, with the Hatters trailing the series 1–2.
Fans can watch the game on ESPN+, and live stats are available at GoHatters.com. Follow Stetson Athletics on social media for the latest updates and coverage.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
