Pember's 22 help UNC Asheville beat Gardner-Webb 72-67 in OT

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Drew Pember's 22 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Gardner-Webb 72-67 in overtime on Saturday.

Pember also added 19 rebounds and five blocks for the Bulldogs (13-6, 5-1 Big South Conference). Fletcher Abee shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Tajion Jones recorded 12 points and was 4 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 2 for 6 from the line.

DQ Nicholas led the Runnin' Bulldogs (8-10, 3-3) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds. Gardner-Webb also got 15 points, six rebounds and three steals from Kareem Reid. In addition, Ludovic Dufeal finished with nine points, eight rebounds and two steals.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. UNC Asheville visits Charleston Southern while Gardner-Webb visits Longwood.

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