Peterson scores 29 in East Tennessee State’s 65-49 win over UNC Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Quimari Peterson’s 29 points helped East Tennessee State defeat UNC Greensboro 65-49 on Wednesday night.

Peterson had 13 rebounds for the Buccaneers (16-12, 9-6 Southern Conference). Karon Boyd scored 10 points while going 4 of 8 from the field and added five rebounds.

Kenyon Giles led the Spartans (18-10, 11-4) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and three steals. Donovan Atwell added 10 points.

Both teams next play Saturday. East Tennessee State visits Wofford and UNC Greensboro plays Mercer on the road.

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