ASHEVILLE — Tajion Jones scored 19 points, knocking down four 3-pointers, to lead five UNC Asheville players in double figures as the Bulldogs topped High Point 90-84 in overtime on Sunday.
LJ Thorpe added 18 points for the Bulldogs (3-2, 2-0 Big South), who topped the Panthers for the second straight day. Coty Jude chipped in 14 with a trio of 3-pointers, Lavar Batts Jr. scored 11 and Evan Clayborne had 10. Thorpe also had six assists.
John-Michael Wright had 22 points for the Panthers (1-4, 0-2). Lydell Elmore added 13 points. Ahmil Flowers had 11 points and six rebounds.
UNC Asheville missed two 3-pointers at the end of regulation, but Jute hit from distance to kick off the overtime and then added three free throws as the Bulldogs took control.
UNC Greensboro 64, Norfolk St. 47
GREENSBORO — Kaleb Hunter tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds to carry UNC Greensboro to a 64-47 win over Norfolk State on Sunday.
Isaiah Miller had 17 points and six rebounds for the Spartans (2-3). Khyre Thompson added 12 points. Hayden Koval had four blocks.
J.J. Matthews had 14 points for Norfolk State (3-2). Devante Carter added 14 points and 12 rebounds.
