HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — D'Maurian Williams scored 22 points as High Point beat Jackson State 80-71 on Saturday.

Williams had six rebounds and eight assists for the Panthers (2-0). Kezza Giffa scored 16 points, shooting 2 for 6 and 12 of 14 from the free-throw line. Abdoulaye had 13 points and went 5 of 6 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range).

Romelle Mansel finished with 22 points for the Tigers (0-2). Jayme Mitchell added 18 points and two steals for Jackson State. Dorian McMillian also had 14 points.

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