| 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
2023-24 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 13-3 | - | 27-9 |
| UNC Asheville | 12-4 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Gardner-Webb | 11-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Winthrop | 8-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Longwood | 6-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Presbyterian | 6-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Radford | 5-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 8 | 10-20 |
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