UNC Asheville defeat South Carolina Upstate 64-58

Jan 21, 2023, 10:06 pm

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Drew Pember's 20 points helped UNC Asheville defeat South Carolina Upstate 64-58 on Saturday.

Pember also contributed 10 rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (15-6, 7-1 Big South Conference). Caleb Burgess added 14 points while going 4 of 7 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line, and he also had five assists. Tajion Jones recorded eight points and was 2 of 8 shooting (2 for 5 from distance). The Bulldogs picked up their sixth straight win.

Trae Broadnax led the Spartans (9-10, 4-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and nine rebounds. Ahmir Langlais added 10 points and seven rebounds for South Carolina Upstate. Jordan Gainey also put up 10 points and two steals.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. UNC Asheville hosts Presbyterian while South Carolina Upstate visits Gardner-Webb.

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