Keeling carries Charleston Southern past UNC-Asheville 85-75

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Christian Keeling had 27 points as Charleston Southern topped UNC-Asheville 85-75 on Saturday.

Keeling made 4 of 6 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds.

Ty Jones had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Charleston Southern (11-12, 5-5 Big South Conference). Phlandrous Fleming Jr. added 14 points. Dontrell Shuler had 12 points for the visitors.

LJ Thorpe scored a season-high 24 points for the Bulldogs (3-22, 1-10). Devon Baker added 16 points. Tajion Jones had 15 points.

Charleston Southern plays Gardner-Webb on the road on Wednesday. UNC-Asheville takes on South Carolina Upstate on the road on Wednesday.