High Point knocks off Gardner-Webb 90-67
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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Kezza Giffa scored 23 points as High Point beat Gardner-Webb 90-67 on Saturday.
Giffa added six assists for the Panthers (25-5, 13-2 Big South Conference). Kimani Hamilton finished 7 of 11 from the field to add 16 points. Terry Anderson had 10 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. The Panthers extended their winning streak to 10 games.
Darryl Simmons II finished with 21 points for the Runnin' Bulldogs (10-17, 5-9). Anthony Selden added 17 points for Gardner-Webb. Jacob Hudson also had 11 points and six rebounds.
These two teams both play Wednesday. High Point hosts South Carolina Upstate and Gardner-Webb hosts Radford.
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