| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRES | 37 | 35 | 24 | 96 |
| UNCA | 39 | 33 | 26 | 98 |
Thorpe carries UNC Asheville over Presbyterian 98-96 in 3OT
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — LJ Thorpe tied his season high with 28 points — including the go-ahead jumper with 1:27 left — as UNC Asheville narrowly beat Presbyterian 98-96 in triple overtime on Saturday.
Tajion Jones had 16 points for UNC Asheville (16-13, 8-8 Big South Conference). Silas Mason added 16 points. Jamon Battle had 14 points.
Coty Jude scored 10 of his 13 point after regulation.
The Bulldogs forced a season-high 25 turnovers.
Rayshon Harrison had 23 points for the Blue Hose (12-19, 4-12). Terrell Ard, Jr. added 14 points. Marquis Barnett had 14 points.
The Bulldogs also defeated Presbyterian 68-67 on Jan. 29.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Kluttz
- Ryan Christian
- Charlie Shaw
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 10-5 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 3-11 |
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