CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Travis Evee had 25 points as VMI narrowly beat Western Carolina 74-71 on Wednesday night.

Jake Stephens had 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks for VMI (8-20, 3-12 Southern Conference). Kamdyn Curfman added 11 points. Garrett Gilkeson had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Onno Steger had 18 points for the Catamounts (16-10, 8-7). Mason Faulkner added 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Travion McCray had 14 points.

The Keydets leveled the season series against the Catamounts with the win. Western Carolina defeated VMI 97-85 on Jan. 8. VMI matches up against UNC Greensboro at home on Saturday. Western Carolina takes on The Citadel at home on Saturday.

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