UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs High Point Panthers Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 04:10 AM ET

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and High Point Panthers meet in the Big South Championship Semifinal on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. If you are looking for more expert analysis on today’s games, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for additional predictions and betting insight.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Trying to Continue Tournament Run

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs enter the Big South semifinal with a 15-16 overall record and an 8-8 conference record. Asheville advanced to this round after a thrilling 85-82 overtime win over Longwood in the quarterfinals. Over their last five games, the Bulldogs have recently won over Longwood, Gardner-Webb, and Radford, while recently losing to Charleston Southern and High Point.

UNC Asheville averages 73.1 points per game while allowing 72.9 points per contest, showing they have played in many tight matchups this season. The Bulldogs shoot 46% from the field, collect 34.8 rebounds per game, and average 11.1 assists per game. Defensively they produce 5.6 steals and 3.6 blocks per game, numbers that highlight their ability to disrupt offenses and protect the rim.

In the quarterfinal victory over Longwood, Justin Wright delivered a standout performance with 28 points, attacking the basket and hitting 14 free throws. Kameron Taylor led the team on the glass with 6 rebounds, providing key second-chance opportunities. The Bulldogs showed strong resilience in that game by forcing overtime and capitalizing at the free throw line, but they now face a quick turnaround against the conference’s top team.

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High Point Panthers Aim to Keep Dominant Season Rolling

The High Point Panthers come into this semifinal with a 28-4 overall record and a 15-1 Big South record, easily the most dominant résumé in the conference this season. High Point advanced with a convincing 81-59 win over Gardner-Webb in the quarterfinal round. Over their last five games, the Panthers have recently won over Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian, Winthrop, and UNC Asheville, while recently winning again over Gardner-Webb in a high-scoring matchup earlier in the stretch.

High Point has been one of the most explosive offenses in the conference, averaging 90.7 points per game while allowing 70.1 points per contest. The Panthers shoot an impressive 50% from the field, grab 36.0 rebounds per game, and average 16.6 assists, indicating a balanced and efficient offensive system. Defensively, they are aggressive as well, generating 11.1 steals per game and 3.9 blocks, which often fuels their transition scoring.

In their quarterfinal victory, Scotty Washington led the team with 19 points, showing efficiency and scoring punch when High Point needed it most. Terry Anderson dominated the glass with 14 rebounds, including six offensive boards, while also contributing 6 assists to control the flow of the game. That rebounding advantage helped High Point finish with 48 total rebounds, a major factor in their decisive win and a key edge they will look to maintain in the semifinal.

UNC Asheville vs High Point Pick

UNC Asheville vs High Point Spread Pick

Pick: High Point Panthers - Moneyline

High Point enters this semifinal as the clear class of the Big South this season. The Panthers have dominated offensively, averaging more than 90 points per game, and they already showed their ability to control this matchup with a 74-48 win over UNC Asheville earlier in the season. While Asheville showed toughness in the overtime win over Longwood, the Bulldogs now face a short turnaround against a deeper and more efficient team. High Point’s rebounding advantage and scoring depth should allow them to dictate the pace and gradually pull away.

UNC Asheville vs High Point Total Pick

Pick: Over

I like the over in this game because High Point plays at one of the fastest and most productive offensive paces in the conference. The Panthers average more than 90 points per game, and when they are pushing the tempo, opponents are often forced into faster possessions as well. Asheville just played an overtime game that saw 85 points from the Bulldogs, and if the tempo rises again, both teams should have opportunities to score. With High Point’s offensive efficiency and Asheville’s ability to contribute offensively, this matchup has the ingredients for a high-scoring semifinal.

Final Score Prediction: High Point 89, UNC Asheville 75

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