| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRES | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| WIN | 28 | 37 | 65 |
Hightower leads Winthrop over Presbyterian 65-61
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Cory Hightower and D.J. Burns Jr. had 17 points as Winthrop edged past Presbyterian 65-61 on Saturday.
Winthrop (17-8, 10-2 Big South Conference), which won its fourth straight game, did not trail after a three-point play by Burns gave the Eagles a 49-48 lead with 6:02 remaining.
Rayshon Harrison had 19 points for the Blue Hose (11-16, 3-9). Winston Hill added 18 points.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Blue Hose for the season. Winthrop defeated Presbyterian 60-58 on Jan. 20.
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Game Information
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 4-1 | - | 13-6 |
| High Point | 4-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| Longwood | 3-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Radford | 3-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Winthrop | 3-3 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-3 | 1.5 | 8-11 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-3 | 2 | 6-14 |
| Presbyterian | 1-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-4 | 3 | 5-15 |
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