ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Scotty Washington scored 26 points to lead High Point to an 87-69 victory over UNC Asheville in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday at Kimmel Arena.

The Panthers never trailed, controlling the contest from the start to improve to 13-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Bulldogs fell to 6-9 and 0-1.

Washington, a junior from Los Angeles, was efficient in 20 minutes, hitting 10 of 13 shots from the field. Rob Martin added 14 points for High Point. Kameron Taylor led UNC Asheville with 21 points and six rebounds, while Justin Wright contributed 18 points.

High Point, which shot 54% from the floor, opens a three-game homestand Saturday against Longwood. UNC Asheville travels to Charleston Southern.