| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWEB | 32 | 34 | 13 | 79 |
| HPU | 37 | 29 | 10 | 76 |
Johnson leads Gardner-Webb over High Point 79-76 in OT
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Nate Johnson had a career-high 29 points as Gardner-Webb narrowly defeated High Point 79-76 in overtime on Thursday night.
Gardner-Webb (7-11, 3-3 Big South Conference) opened the overtime period with a 13-5 run and held on as High Point scored the final five points of the game.
John-Michael Wright's four-point play gave High Point (5-15, 2-5) the lead with 2:37 left in the first half and the Panthers stayed in front until Johnson's 3-pointer with 28 seconds left in the second half tied it at 66. Wright missed a 3-point attempt at the end of regulation.
Jose Perez had 17 points for Gardner-Webb. Jaheam Cornwall added 13 points. Eric Jamison Jr. had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Wright scored a season-high 31 points and had six rebounds for the Panthers. Denny Slay II added 12 points. Eric Coleman Jr. had 10 points.
Gardner-Webb faces Charleston Southern at home on Saturday. High Point faces Longwood at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- Bill Covington Jr.
- Matt Potter
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 2-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Longwood | 2-1 | - | 13-5 |
| Gardner-Webb | 2-1 | - | 7-9 |
| Radford | 1-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| UNC Asheville | 1-1 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-12 |
| Winthrop | 1-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Presbyterian | 1-2 | 1 | 8-10 |
| Charleston Southern | 1-2 | 1 | 5-13 |
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