Arkansas State, coached by Jamestown High School graduate Bryan Hodgson, lost to High Point 81-80 in the Ro CBI semifinals Tuesday night in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Red Wolves, in Hodgson’s first year on the bench, ended the season 20-17. Photo by Arkansas State Athletics

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kezza Giffa had 22 points in High Point’s 81-80 victory over Arkansas State on Tuesday night in the CBI Tournament semifinals.

Giffa gave High Point an 81-74 lead with 1:54 left.

Giffa had five rebounds for the Panthers (27-8). Kimani Hamilton scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Duke Miles had 16 points and shot 5 for 15 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line.

Izaiyah Nelson led the Red Wolves (20-17) in scoring, finishing with 25 points, 15 rebounds and two steals. Taryn Todd added 23 points for Arkansas State. Freddy Hicks had 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks.