| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCA | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| UPST | 28 | 25 | 53 |
Jones lifts UNC-Asheville past SC-Upstate 57-53
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Tajion Jones had 17 points off the bench to lead UNC-Asheville to a 57-53 win over South Carolina Upstate on Wednesday night, snapping the Bulldogs' 15-game road losing streak.
Devon Baker had 16 points for UNC-Asheville (4-22, 2-10 Big South Conference). Jalen Seegars added seven rebounds. Cress Worthy had six rebounds for the visiting team.
Deion Holmes had 18 points and three blocks for the Spartans (6-21, 1-12), whose losing streak reached four games. Pat Welch added 12 points. Nevin Zink had 13 rebounds.
The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against the Spartans on the season. UNC-Asheville defeated South Carolina Upstate 71-62 on Jan. 30. UNC-Asheville faces Gardner-Webb at home next Thursday. South Carolina Upstate plays Longwood on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jemel Spearman
- Nick Heater
- Jordan Arnold
2023-24 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 13-3 | - | 27-9 |
| UNC Asheville | 12-4 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Gardner-Webb | 11-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Winthrop | 8-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Longwood | 6-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Presbyterian | 6-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Radford | 5-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 8 | 10-20 |
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