Johnston scores 16 as High Point takes down Gardner-Webb 96-55

Published Jan. 11, 2025 9:15 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Chase Johnston scored 16 points as High Point beat Gardner-Webb 96-55 on Saturday night.

Johnston shot 6 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (15-4, 3-1 Big South Conference). Trae Benham scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Bobby Pettiford went 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.

Darryl Simmons II led the Runnin' Bulldogs (7-10, 2-2) in scoring, finishing with 10 points and four assists. Jamaine Mann added seven points, seven rebounds and three blocks for Gardner-Webb. Shahar Lazar finished with seven points.

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