Pember scores 21 as UNC Asheville knocks off Kennesaw State 79-70
Nicholas McMullen throws down a poster for UNC Asheville's first bucket
Nicholas McMullen throws down a poster for UNC Asheville's first bucket.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Drew Pember scored 21 points as UNC Asheville beat Kennesaw State 79-70 on Saturday.
Pember was 2 of 7 shooting and 17 of 18 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (8-6). Nicholas McMullen scored 19 points while going 7 of 10 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, and added 11 rebounds and three blocks. Josh Banks was 5 of 12 shooting (2 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Terrell Burden finished with 22 points, seven assists and two steals for the Owls (9-4). Simeon Cottle added 12 points for Kennesaw State. In addition, Quincy Adekokoya had 12 points. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Owls.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- A.J. Desai
- Jamie Luckie
- Kellen Miliner
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
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