UNC Asheville ousts Stephen F. Austin 80-68 in CBI
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — Drew Pember tossed in 17 points as UNC Asheville knocked off Stephen F. Austin 80-68 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational on Saturday.
Tajion Jones added 16 points for the Bulldogs (17-14). Jamon Battle finished with 15 points, while LJ Thorpe scored 11.
Sadaidriene Hall and Gavin Kensmil both had 13 points for the Lumberjacks (22-10). Nigel Hawkins scored 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rob Tyburski
- Matt Palumb
- Ryan Corbett
2022-23 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 9-2 | - | 18-6 |
| Southern Utah | 8-2 | 0.5 | 16-7 |
| Sam Houston | 7-3 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| Seattle U | 7-3 | 1.5 | 16-7 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-3 | 1.5 | 15-8 |
| Grand Canyon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Tarleton | 5-4 | 3 | 12-10 |
| California Baptist | 5-5 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Abilene Christian | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| UT Arlington | 2-7 | 6 | 7-15 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-8 | 6.5 | 11-12 |
| Utah Tech | 2-8 | 6.5 | 10-13 |
| New Mexico State | 1-9 | 7.5 | 8-14 |
2022-23 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 10-1 | - | 18-6 |
| Radford | 9-2 | 1 | 15-9 |
| Longwood | 7-4 | 3 | 15-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 7-4 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Winthrop | 6-5 | 4 | 11-13 |
| Campbell | 5-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 4-7 | 6 | 9-13 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-7 | 6 | 8-14 |
| High Point | 2-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| Presbyterian | 1-10 | 9 | 5-19 |
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