Basketball Recap: Westminster Catawba Christian Starts Season with Victory on the Road

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Previous 6 Games

11/04/25 - Away	62-61 W
11/19/24 - Home	80-38 W
11/10/23 - Home	73-29 W
11/18/22 - Home	71-39 W
11/16/21 - Away	75-52 W
11/24/20 - Home	83-55 W

Westminster Catawba Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Tuesday against the South Charlotte Thunder by the margin of a single free throw, 62-61. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Thunder recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Westminster Catawba Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gannon Parker out in front who went 9-for-16 on his way to 20 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That's the most boards Parker has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was MJ Littlejohn, who shot 64% from the field en route to 15 points and five steals.

South Charlotte's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Yandle, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 18 points. Jack Porter was another key player, shooting 45% from the field on his way to 17 points and five rebounds.

Coming up, Westminster Catawba Christian will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Charlotte, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 91-55 victory against Fayetteville O on the 6th.