Peterson scores 20, Presbyterian downs UNC Asheville 58-57

Blue Hose win close game on late free throws

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Jaylen Peterson scored 20 points, including two free throws to win the game, as Presbyterian beat UNC Asheville 58-57 on Saturday. Peterson had eight rebounds and three steals for the Blue Hose, while Carl Parrish added 13 points and Jonah Pierce had 12 points. Kameron Taylor led the Bulldogs with 19 points, five assists and two steals, while Daren Patrick scored 14 points and Justin Wright had 10.

Why it matters

This was an important Big South Conference matchup between two evenly matched teams, with the win keeping Presbyterian in the hunt for a conference tournament berth.

The details

In a close game throughout, Peterson hit the game-winning free throws in the final seconds to lift Presbyterian to the narrow victory. The Blue Hose shot 43% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while UNC Asheville shot 40% overall and 29% from deep.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Peterson

A key player for Presbyterian who scored 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and had 3 steals in the win.

Carl Parrish

Scored 13 points for Presbyterian, shooting 5-of-10 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range.

Jonah Pierce

Contributed 12 points for Presbyterian, shooting 4-of-9 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line.

Kameron Taylor

Led UNC Asheville with 19 points, 5 assists and 2 steals in the losing effort.

Daren Patrick

Scored 14 points for UNC Asheville in the close defeat.

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The takeaway

This was a hard-fought Big South Conference matchup that came down to the final seconds, showcasing the competitive nature of the league and the importance of late-game execution for teams looking to secure a spot in the conference tournament.