Jones scores 21 points to lead Winthrop past Elon, 85-80
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Russell Jones had a season-high 21 points as Winthrop edged Elon 85-80 on Saturday.
Charles Falden had 15 points for Winthrop (6-7). Hunter Hale added 14 points. Josh Ferguson had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Marcus Sheffield II scored a season-high 27 points for the Phoenix (4-9). Hunter McIntosh scored a season-high 22 points. Hunter Woods had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Winthrop takes on Longwood at home next Thursday. Elon plays William & Mary at home next Monday.
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Game Information
Winthrop Coliseum
7:00 PM, 21 December 2019
Rock Hill, SC
Attendance: 2,139
- Referees:
- Ty Meixsell
- Jon Wall
- Jemel Spearman
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 8-1 | - | 13-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 6-3 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Elon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Hofstra | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Northeastern | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Delaware | 4-5 | 4 | 11-11 |
| Monmouth | 4-5 | 4 | 6-16 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 8.5 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 7-1 | - | 16-6 |
| High Point | 6-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Longwood | 5-3 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Radford | 4-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Winthrop | 4-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Charleston Southern | 3-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Presbyterian | 2-6 | 5 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-7 | 6 | 5-18 |
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