UNC Asheville takes down Wofford 85-82 in OT
LAVAL, Quebec -- — Fletcher Abee's 25 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Wofford 85-82 in overtime on Saturday night in the Northern Classic.
Nicholas McMullen's layup gave the Bulldogs the lead for good as they closed the extra period with a 6-2 surge. Corey Tripp's four-point play for Wofford with three seconds left in regulation forced overtime tied 79-all.
Abee was 5-of-10 shooting, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 12 from the line for the Bulldogs (3-3). Jamon Battle scored 17 points and added eight rebounds and five assists. McMullen had 12 points.
Tripp led the Terriers (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Dillon Bailey added 20 points for Wofford. In addition, Kyler Filewich finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brandon Cruz
- John Cahill Jr.
- Craig Lastres
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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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