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
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 4-1 | - | 13-6 |
| High Point | 4-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| Longwood | 3-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Radford | 3-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Winthrop | 3-3 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-3 | 1.5 | 8-11 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-3 | 2 | 6-14 |
| Presbyterian | 1-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-4 | 3 | 5-15 |
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