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Williams scores 22 as High Point defeats South Carolina Upstate 86-77

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, D’Maurian Williams propelled High Point to an 86-77 victory over South Carolina Upstate with an impressive 22 points.

Williams demonstrated his shooting prowess by going 8 for 13 from the field and showcasing his three-point skills with a remarkable 6 for 9 effort from beyond the arc. The Panthers, now boasting a record of 17-5 and 5-2 in the Big South Conference, also benefited from Kezza Giffa’s strong performance, who contributed 18 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots and making 6 of 7 free-throw attempts. Additionally, Simon Hildebrandt chipped in with nine points, connecting on 4 of 6 attempts from the floor, including one three-pointer.

On the other side, Karmani Gregory was the standout performer for the Spartans, finishing the night with 18 points and six assists. South Carolina Upstate had additional contributions from Brit Harris, who secured 15 points, while Mister Dean rounded out their efforts with 14 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The Spartans now hold a record of 5-16 and are 1-5 in conference play.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. High Point will be looking to build on their success as they host Winthrop, while South Carolina Upstate travels to face Longwood.

This contest highlighted key performances and set the stage for upcoming games in the conference, as teams strive to improve their standings as the season progresses.