Blue Hose Edge Bulldogs in Final Seconds

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Jaylen Peterson made two free throws with four seconds remaining Saturday to lift Presbyterian to a 58-57 men’s basketball victory over UNC Asheville at Kimmel Arena.

Peterson scored 20 points, including the decisive foul shots, to lead the Blue Hose. Jonah Pierce added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Presbyterian, which improved to 13-14 overall.

Kameron Taylor scored a game-high 19 points for the Bulldogs, who fell to 12-14. UNC Asheville led 30-27 at halftime but was outscored by four in the second half.

A crowd of 1,032 watched the Big South Conference contest, which saw eight lead changes. Presbyterian next hosts Longwood on Thursday. UNC Asheville visits High Point that same night.