David Jackson, the Associate Athletic Director for Public Affairs at Appalachian State University, has confirmed that Saturday's game between the

Mountaineerrs and Western Carolina will tip off at 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Coverage of Saturday's Southern Conference opener begins at 3:45 p.m. on AM 1450, WATA.
The Catamounts (3-6) dropped a 72-64 decision at No.13 Illinois Tuesday night; the Mountaineers (1-6) have dropped six straight.