| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPST | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| GWEB | 34 | 30 | 64 |
Gardner-Webb pulls away, beats South Carolina Upstate 64-59
BOILING SPRING, N.C. -- David Efianayi scored 18 points and helped Gardner-Webb pull away late in the second half to beat South Carolina Upstate 64-59 on Saturday.
Nevin Zink scored on a dunk for South Carolina Upstate to tie the game at 48 with 6:27 remaining. Efianayi scored eight points during a 15-8 surge and the Bulldogs led 63-56 with 1:20 to play. The Spartans had a turnover then missed three of their last four shots in the final minute.
Gardner-Webb (11-6, 1-1 Big South Conference) rebounded from a 72-61 loss at Campbell on Jan. 5 that broke an eight-game win streak. South Carolina Upstate (5-13, 0-3) has lost five of its last six.
Efianayi was 6 of 10 from the floor and Nate Johnson added 12 points. The duo made five of the Bulldogs' seven 3-pointers. DJ Laster chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Zink had 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead the Spartans.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Dave Davis
- Jason Page
- Owen Luckie
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 9-2 | - | 21-5 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-2 | 0.5 | 17-7 |
| Winthrop | 7-4 | 2 | 17-9 |
| Radford | 6-5 | 3 | 16-10 |
| Longwood | 5-5 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 5-6 | 4 | 9-17 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-7 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Presbyterian | 3-7 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-10 | 8 | 5-21 |
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