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Recap - UNC Asheville Defeats Presbyterian 68-67

Presbyterian was scorched by LJ Thorpe for 28 points as UNC Asheville defeated them 68-67 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Drew Pember had 18 points for UNC Asheville and Trent Stephney chipped in with 9 points. LJ Thorpe had 4 assists for them, while Drew Pember was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Presbyterian got 29 points from Winston Hill in a losing cause and another 10 points from Rayshon Harrison. Rayshon Harrison contributed 4 assists for them, while Winston Hill had 8 rebounds.

UNC Asheville led at halftime, 28-27.

UNC Asheville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-28.

UNC Asheville heads into a battle against Longwood. Presbyterian, meanwhile, will have their next action against Campbell.