Pember's 40, Abee's 3s in 2OT get UNC Asheville past UCF
Drew Pember scored 40 points and UNC Asheville defeated UCF 98-95 in double overtime on Monday night in a season openerNOVEMBER 8, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tyem Freeman - Sitting out season openerFreeman will not play in Monday's season opener against UNC-Asheville due to an undisclosed injury, Jason Beede of 247Sports.com reports.
ImpactFreeman will not be able to suit up for the first game of the 2022-23 campaign, though the reason for his absence is still unclear. During his first season with the Knights in 2021-22, The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 13.1 minutes over 28 games. Freeman should play a reserve role behind C.J. Walker and Brandon Mahan when healthy, and his next chance to play will come against Florida State on Friday.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Darius Johnson - Won't play MondayJohnson won't play in Monday's game against UNC-Asheville, Jason Beede of 247Sports.com reports.
ImpactJohnson will miss the season opener with an undisclosed issue. The guard will presumably be tabbed day-to-day moving forward.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
C.J. Walker - Out for Monday's openerWalker (undisclosed) is out for Monday's contest against UNC Asheville, Jason Beede of 247Sports.com reports.
ImpactThe senior forward is still recovering from an undisclosed injury but should be cleared to return soon. Tyem Martin and Lahat Thioune figure to see increased playing time with Walker on the sidelines. Walker's next chance to return comes Friday against Florida State.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
