ELON, N.C. (AP) — ELON, N.C. — AJ Smith's 20 points helped Charleston defeat Elon 76-62 on Saturday night.
Smith shot 9 for 20, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Cougars (16-5, 6-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Ante Brzovic added 18 points while finishing 9 of 14 from the floor while he also had 12 rebounds and five assists. Lazar Djokovic had 13 points.
The Phoenix (14-7, 5-3) were led in scoring by TK Simpkins, who finished with 20 points. Sam Sherry added 15 points and seven rebounds for Elon. Nick Dorn had 15 points.