3 score 16, South Carolina Upstate beats Gardner-Webb 75-69

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- — Khydarius Smith, Jordan Gainey and Trae Broadnax each had 16 points in South Carolina Upstate's 75-69 win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday.

Smith was 6 of 9 shooting and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Spartans (15-14, 10-8 Big South Conference). Broadnax was 5 of 12 shooting, including 0 for 3 from distance, and went 6 for 7 from the lin. Gainey shot 4 for 10 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line.

Anthony Selden led the way for the Runnin' Bulldogs (15-15, 10-8) with 21 points and two blocks. Kareem Reid added 14 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks for Gardner-Webb. In addition, DQ Nicholas finished with 13 points.

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