Pember scores 36 as UNC Asheville holds off Winthrop 82-78
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Pember scored 36 points and his two free throws with 17 seconds left allowed UNC Asheville to hold off Winthrop 82-78 on Saturday.
Pember added 11 rebounds and seven assists for the Bulldogs (15-9, 7-2 Big South Conference). Nicholas McMullen added 11 points while going 4 of 7 and 3 of 5 from the free throw line, and he also had six rebounds. Fletcher Abee shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Kasen Harrison finished with 19 points and five assists for the Eagles (14-10, 5-4). Kelton Talford added 18 points and six rebounds for Winthrop. Nick Johnson also put up 11 points and three steals.
Both teams next play Wednesday. UNC Asheville hosts High Point and Winthrop plays Charleston Southern at home.
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
2025 Men’s March Madness odds: Title chances for Final Four squads
The Johni Broome Game: Auburn star returns from injury, leads Tigers to Final Four
Kevin Willard set to leave Maryland for Villanova
2025 college basketball transfer portal tracker: RJ Luis enters, declares for draft
2025 College Basketball Crown Schedule, Bracket, Teams
Johni Broome plays hero in Auburn's Elite Eight win, draining 3-pointer after injury
2025 Sweet 16: Bracket, schedule, scores, locations, teams
2025 Men’s March Madness odds: Title chances for Final Four squads
The Johni Broome Game: Auburn star returns from injury, leads Tigers to Final Four
Kevin Willard set to leave Maryland for Villanova
2025 college basketball transfer portal tracker: RJ Luis enters, declares for draft
2025 College Basketball Crown Schedule, Bracket, Teams
Johni Broome plays hero in Auburn's Elite Eight win, draining 3-pointer after injury
2025 Sweet 16: Bracket, schedule, scores, locations, teams