SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Mason Bendinger had 19 points in South Carolina Upstate Spartans's 82-67 win over North Carolina Central Eagles on Tuesday.

Bendinger shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range for the Spartans (4-4). Karmani Gregory scored 17 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and added five assists. Jafeth Martinez finished with 16 points, while adding five rebounds and five blocks.

Gage Lattimore finished with 17 points for the Eagles (2-6). Khouri Carvey added 12 points, six rebounds and two steals for North Carolina Central. Jae Slack had 11 points.

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