NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Rob Martin scored 20 points as High Point survived an overtime battle to defeat Charleston Southern 84-82 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at CSU Field House.

The Panthers improved to 16-3 overall after the tightly contested game before a crowd of 780. The Buccaneers fell to 11-8.

High Point led 41-40 at halftime, but the teams were tied at 76 after regulation. The Panthers secured the win by outscoring Charleston Southern 8-6 in the extra period. A’lahn Sumler led the Buccaneers with 19 points and six assists, while Reis Jones added 13 points and 14 rebounds.

Despite shooting just 39.1% from the field and 60% from the free-throw line, High Point forced 11 turnovers. Charleston Southern made 11 3-pointers but attempted 15 fewer free throws in the loss.