CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Travion McCray poured in a career-high 26 points as Western Carolina topped Division II Newberry 91-84 on Thursday night.
Xavier Cork had 18 points, nine rebounds and five blocks for Western Carolina (4-1). Sin'Cere McMahon added 14 points and Matt Halvorsen 12.
Marcus Ford had 27 points for the Wolves, who went 16 of 27 from 3-point range and 17 of 45 from 2. QuanDaveon McCollum added 13 points. TJ Brown had 12 points.
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