1 | 2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|
UNCA | 17 | 27 | 44 |
PRES | 32 | 35 | 67 |
Presbyterian gets a rare win over UNC-Asheville, 67-44
CLINTON, S.C. -- Francois Lewis scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Presbyterian held UNC-Asheville to just 14 made baskets to post a 67-44 Big South Conference victory Thursday night.
The victory was Presbyterian's eighth win over the Bulldogs in 31 tries and the first for second-year coach Dustin Kerns. The Blue Hose now have won nine of their 11 home games.
The Blue Hose built a 15-point lead while holding UNC-Asheville to just 17 first-half points. The Bulldogs took a 4-2 lead in the first two minutes, then did not score again until Donovan Gilmore hit the first of two free throws with 12:01 left in the half.
Freshmen Cory Hightower and Adam Fagler each added 11 points for Presbyterian (14-11, 6-4).
Devon Baker scored 14 points but was the lone scorer to reach double figures for UNC-Asheville (3-21, 1-9).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jemel Spearman
- Tommy Morrissey
- Kurt Reinhard
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Longwood | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
High Point | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Radford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |