CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Donovan Atwell led UNC Greensboro with 28 points and Ronald Poli scored a game-winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer as the Spartans beat Chattanooga 78-75 on Thursday night.
Atwell shot 9 of 11 from the field, including 6 of 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 of 4 from the line for the Spartans (10-6, 3-0 Southern Conference). Kenyon Giles scored 26 points while hitting 10 of 17 from the floor, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range and 3 of 4 from the line. Polite shot 6 of 14 (2 of 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 16 points.
The Mocs (9-7, 1-2) were led by Bash Wieland, who scored 22 points. Chattanooga also got 14 points and two steals from Frank Champion. Trey Bonham also had 11 points and four assists.
Giles led UNC Greensboro with 15 points in the second half.
The two teams will play next Saturday. UNC Greensboro visits Samford and Chattanooga plays VMI at home.
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