GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Justin Neely made three free throws with two seconds remaining to lift UNC Greensboro to an 81-78 men’s basketball victory over Western Carolina on Wednesday night at Greensboro Coliseum.

Neely scored 25 points, including the decisive foul shots, for the Spartans. Marcus Kell led all scorers with 27 points for the Catamounts.

UNC Greensboro led 42-36 at halftime and held off a second-half push from Western Carolina. The Spartans sealed the win at the line, making 24 of 27 free throws. The Catamounts shot 14 for 21 on free throws.

UNC Greensboro improved to 9-15 overall. Western Carolina fell to 8-14.