| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAT | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| UNCA | 36 | 35 | 71 |
Whatley's late heroics help NC A&T past UNC Asheville 73-71
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Justin Whatley made 1 of 2 foul shots with eight seconds left and North Carolina A&T held of UNC Asheville for a 73-71 win on Wednesday night.
Whatley then turned around on the defensive end to block Tajion Jones' 3-point attempt just before the horn sounded to preserve the win.
Demetric Horton scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for North Carolina A&T (9-10, 4-1 Big South Conference). David Beatty added 15 points, Marcus Watson 14 and Collin Smith grabbed 10 rebounds.
Drew Pember had 20 points and three blocks for the Bulldogs (10-8, 2-3). Jones had 19 points and six rebounds and Coty Jude scored 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Jemel Spearman
- R.B. Clyburn
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 6-1 | - | 12-8 |
| Charleston | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Towson | 5-1 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2.5 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 5-1 | - | 14-6 |
| High Point | 5-2 | 0.5 | 17-5 |
| Longwood | 4-2 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Radford | 3-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Winthrop | 3-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Presbyterian | 2-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-4 | 3 | 6-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-5 | 4 | 5-16 |
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