A career-high 35 points from Kameron Taylor wasn't enough to save the UNC Asheville Bulldogs from a 92-75 defeat against Charleston Southern in their regular season finale. Taylor's performance was the highest single-game point total for a Bulldog since 2024.
The loss, witnessed by 2,137 fans at Kimmel Arena, is estimated to generate $15,000 in immediate economic activity from concessions, parking, and dining, according to the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Before the game, the Bulldogs honored five seniors: Toyaz Solomon, Justin Wright, DJ Patrick, David Hermes, and Rasheed Baldwin.
UNC Asheville led 39-33 at halftime but Charleston Southern surged ahead in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 59-36 after an 11-0 run and shooting 74.1 percent. Asheville tallied 40 points in the paint and shot 46 percent from the field, but they only made four three-pointers compared to Charleston Southern's 14. The loss seeds UNC Asheville as the number six seed in the Big South Tournament, with a first-round matchup scheduled for March 4, 2026.
The Bulldogs conclude the regular season with a 14-16 overall record and 8-8 in league play. They now prepare for the Big South Conference Championship quarterfinals starting March 6. Asheville Public Schools noted an eight percent increase this season in student absenteeism excuses tied to game days.