| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCA | 23 | 40 | 63 |
| UPST | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Hammond sparks USC Upstate past UNC Asheville
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Everette Hammond had 23 points as South Carolina Upstate ended its four-game losing streak by topping UNC-Asheville 80-63 on Saturday.
Tommy Bruner had 17 points for South Carolina Upstate (8-13, 3-5 Big South Conference). Bryson Mozone added 10 points and Nevin Zink contributed four assists.
UNC-Asheville scored a season-low 23 first-half points.
LJ Thorpe had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (9-10, 3-5). DeVon Baker added 13 points and Lavar Batts Jr. 12.
South Carolina Upstate takes on Presbyterian on the road on Thursday. UNC-Asheville plays Gardner-Webb at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jim McMahon
- Devyn Page
- Ed Corliss
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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