ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville saw a game-high 25 points from Taijon Jones as the Bulldogs used a late first-half run to break open the contest for a 92-54 win over Charleston Southern Thursday afternoon.
After Charleston Southern (1-10, 0-7 Big South) made it an 18-13 contest just nine minutes in, the Bulldogs (6-6, 5-2 Big South) used a 22-6 run to close the half and break it open.
Charleston Southern was led offensively by
Phlandrous Fleming Jr.'s 20 points and seven rebounds.
UNC Asheville was led by Jones' 25 while Trent Stephney (14), Coty Jude (12), De'Von Baker (10) and L.J. Thorpe (10) all finished in double figures.
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How It Happened
- UNC Asheville forced 11 first-half turnovers from the Bucs with their full-court pressure turning those into 15 points on the other end
- The Bulldogs shot .531 from the floor on their way to a 42-19 halftime cushion behind 16 points from Taijon Jones
- After the Bucs cut it to 18-13 with 11:38 to play, UNC Asheville used a 22-6 run to break it open before the half
- Phlandrous Fleming scored 13 of his 20 points in the final 20 minutes while Malik Battle added eight in the second half
- UNC Asheville hit five treys in the opening eight minutes of the half to extend their lead, finishing the day with 13 baskets from deep
News and Notes
- Fleming paced the Bucs for a fourth-straight contest and fifth overall on the season
- Flemings 20 points Thursday marked the third time this season he's reached that mark
Up Next
Charleston Southern and UNC Asheville close their two-game series Friday afternoon on ESPN3 as the Bucs look for a series split. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. from Kimmel Arena.
