Sumler scores 18 as Charleston Southern downs UNC Asheville 86-83

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A'lahn Sumler's 18 points helped Charleston Southern defeat UNC Asheville 86-83 on Saturday.

Sumler shot 6 for 13 from the floor and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (11-6, 2-0 Big South Conference). Brycen Blaine scored 14 points and added seven rebounds and three steals. Reis Jones had 12 points and shot 6 of 6 from the field.

The Bulldogs (6-10, 0-2) were led by Toyaz Solomon, who posted 34 points and nine rebounds. Justin Wright added 22 points for UNC Asheville. Kameron Taylor had 21 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

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