NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Kezza Giffa led High Point to a 93-79 triumph over Charleston Southern, scoring an impressive 22 points during the contest.
Giffa demonstrated excellent accuracy, making 6 of 9 attempts from the field and perfecting his free throws, converting all 9 opportunities. Alongside him, D’Maurian Williams contributed significantly with 17 points and six rebounds, while Kimani Hamilton added 15 points, making 6 of 14 from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from the charity stripe.
On the other side, Charleston Southern’s Taje’ Kelly had a standout performance with 26 points and nine rebounds. His counterpart, Daylen Berry, also matched that scoring total with 26 points and showcased his defensive abilities by tallying four steals. RJ Johnson also made a notable contribution for the Buccaneers, finishing with 21 points and six assists.
This victory improves High Point’s record to 14-4 overall and 2-1 in the Big South Conference. The Panthers are set to continue their campaign when they face Gardner-Webb at home on Saturday. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern will seek to bounce back as they travel to Winthrop for their next game on Wednesday.