Pember, Banks each score 16 to lead UNC Asheville past Presbyterian 71-69

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Pember and Josh Banks each scored 16 points as UNC Asheville beat Presbyterian 71-69 on Wednesday night.

Toyaz Solomon made two free throws with 1:07 left to give UNC Asheville a 71-68 lead.

Pember added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (18-9, 10-2 Big South Conference). Banks scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Solomon was 5 of 5 shooting and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.

Marquis Barnett finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two blocks for the Blue Hose (12-15, 4-8). Kaleb Scott added 14 points and eight rebounds for Presbyterian. In addition, Kobe Stewart had 11 points.

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