GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Brian Taylor scored 25 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 87-75 men’s basketball victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday at Greensboro Coliseum.

The Buccaneers improved to 21-8 overall after leading 39-36 at halftime and pulling away in the second half before an announced crowd of 1,498. The Spartans fell to 12-17.

Taylor, a 6-foot-4 guard from St. Louis, added two rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes. Cam Morris added 15 points for East Tennessee State.

UNC Greensboro was led by Justin Neely’s 18 points and KJ Younger’s 20 points. Valentino Pinedo added 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Spartans.

East Tennessee State shot 50% from the floor, while UNC Greensboro shot 43%. The Buccaneers also held advantages from three-point range and the free-throw line.