SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) D'Maurian Williams' 22 points helped High Point defeat South Carolina Upstate 86-77 on Wednesday night.

Williams shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (17-5, 5-2 Big South Conference). Kezza Giffa shot 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Simon Hildebrandt shot 4 for 6, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.

Karmani Gregory led the Spartans (5-16, 1-5) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and six assists. Brit Harris added 15 points for South Carolina Upstate. Mister Dean also had 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

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These two teams both play Saturday. High Point hosts Winthrop and South Carolina Upstate visits Longwood.

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