HIGH POINT, NC (AP) – John-Michael Wright had 24 points and 10 rebounds in High Point’s 65-60 victory over South Carolina in the Big South Conference tournament on Saturday.
High Point (9-14) advances to play champion Winthrop on Monday.
Lydell Elmore had 15 points and eight rebounds for High Point. Emmanuel Izunabor added 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Nevin Zink had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans (5-18). Everette Hammond scored 17 points and Bryson Mozone scored 11.
The Panthers improved to 2-1 against the Spartans this season. In the most recent confrontation, South Carolina Upstate defeated High Point 60-51 on December 31.
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