Tavarez nets 20 points in Charleston’s 69-59 victory over N.C. A&T

GREENSBORO, N.C. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Deywilk Tavarez made a significant impact off the bench, scoring 20 points to propel Charleston to a 69-59 victory against N.C. A&T.

Tavarez demonstrated accuracy on the court, making 4 of 8 shots, which included an impressive 4-for-7 from three-point range. He also contributed with 8 made free throws out of 12 attempts. The Cougars, now holding a record of 20-7 and 10-4 within the Coastal Athletic Association, saw AJ Smith add 18 points to the scoreboard, shooting 7 for 13 overall and hitting 1 of 4 from beyond the arc, along with a shooting mark of 3 for 5 from the free-throw line. Justas Stonkus also played a crucial role for Charleston, scoring 10 points with a shooting performance of 3 for 6, including 2 for 5 from three-point territory.

On the other side, Jahnathan Lamothe stood out for the Aggies, who sit at 5-22 overall and 1-13 in their conference, leading his team with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. Nikolaos Chitikoudis supported Lamothe with 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Additionally, Camian Shell managed to score nine points while providing five assists and securing two steals for N.C. A&T.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to the court on Thursday, with Charleston visiting Northeastern and N.C. A&T scheduled to host Campbell.