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UNC Asheville Downs Gardner-Webb 72-67 - Match Report
Drew Pember scored 22 points and chipped in with 19 rebounds for UNC Asheville on Saturday, leading them to a 72-67 victory over Gardner-Webb at Paul Porter Arena.
Fletcher Abee had 15 points for UNC Asheville and Alex Caldwell chipped in with 12 points. Drew Pember had 4 assists for them, while Drew Pember was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 19 boards.
Gardner-Webb got a 17-point performance from DQ Nicholas, who was supported by 15 points from Kareem Reid. Kareem Reid had 2 assists in a losing cause for Gardner-Webb, while Ludovic Dufeal grabbed 8 rebounds.
UNC Asheville was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UNC Asheville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-34.
UNC Asheville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Charleston Southern. Gardner-Webb will aim to get back on the winning track at Longwood.