Pember scores 23 as UNC Asheville beats Winthrop 86-79

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Pember scored 23 points as UNC Asheville beat Winthrop 86-79 on Wednesday night.

Pember also added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (19-7, 11-2 Big South Conference). Tajion Jones shot 4 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line to add 15 points. Nick McMullen shot 6 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points and Alex Caldwell scored 12.

The Eagles (11-15, 6-7) were led by Sin'Cere McMahon, who recorded 35 points and four assists. Kelton Talford added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Winthrop. In addition, Toneari Lane had 15 points.

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