GREENSBORO, N.C. -- James May had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead North Carolina-Greensboro to an 84-65 victory over Wagner on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Preseason NIT.

May also had one assist and was 7-for-10 on free throws as the Spartans shot 75 percent from the line.

Ronnie Taylor added 16 points, including going 2-for-2 from 3-point range, and four assists, for the Spartans, while Ray Bristow had 15 points.

UNC-Greensboro will play at No. 2 Kansas in the second round Friday night with the winner advancing to the Preseason NIT semifinals in New York on Nov. 27.

UNC-Greensboro led 32-25 at halftime and shot 69 percent from the field in the second half.

Jermaine Hall led Wagner with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Courtney Pritchard added 17 points and three assists.

Wagner was 26-for-70 (37 percent) from the field for the game, including going 3-for-25 from 3-point range.