Scott leads William & Mary past High Point 70-56
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Thornton Scott had a career-high 22 points as William & Mary got past High Point 70-56 on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams.
Scott shot 6 for 8 from beyond the 3-point arc.
Nathan Knight had 16 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Tribe. Andy Van Vliet added 10 rebounds.
John-Michael Wright had 17 points for the Panthers. Eric Coleman Jr. added seven rebounds. Emmanuel Izunabor had three blocks.
William & Mary travels to play American on Friday. High Point takes on Wofford on the road on Saturday.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern | 5-0 | - | 6-5 |
| James Madison | 1-0 | 2 | 6-4 |
| Charleston | 3-2 | 2 | 5-7 |
| Delaware | 2-2 | 2.5 | 4-5 |
| Hofstra | 2-3 | 3 | 6-6 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | 10-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Radford | 7-1 | 2 | 8-6 |
| UNC Asheville | 6-2 | 3 | 7-6 |
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