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Smithson leads Bulldogs past Tusculum 84-73
11.27.2007 | Men's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. ? Bryan Smithson scored a career-high 26 points to lead UNC Asheville to its best start in 23 years as the Bulldogs downed a pesky Tusculum squad, 84-73 at Justice Center Tuesday night.
The home team had to withstand a tremendous performance from sophomore guard Kyle Moore who scored a career-high 32 points. He was 13-of-21 from the field and 6-of-10 from the three-point line.
Smithson had a sensational game, as well. He was 9-of-12 from the field, 3-of-6 from long distance and 5-of-6 from the charity stripe. Senior guard K.J. Garland had 15 points and nine assists. Vincent James chipped in 13 points and six rebounds. John Williams gave
“It wasn't pretty at times but we got the job done against a tough
The Bulldogs led 39-34 at halftime and steadily built the lead to 14 at 61-47 with 11 minutes left on a lay-up from
The Pioneers (1-4) controlled much of the first half thanks to
The senior guard sank a three-pointer with 40 seconds left to go to give the Bulldogs a 36-34 lead. After a
UNC Asheville shot better than 50 percent for the fifth time this season as the Bulldogs shot a season-high 56 percent (28-of-50) from the field.
However,
UNC Asheville plays next at ACC foe Virginia Tech at
NOTES ? Reid Augst hit two free throws and has now made 18 straight free throws...K.J. Garland had nine assists and is tied for third on the school's all-time career assist list with Maurice Caldwell at 370.
