| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPU | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| WIN | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Winthrop rolls past High Point 68-51 in Big South
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Cory Hightower had 21 points as Winthrop topped High Point 68-51 in the Big South Conference Championship quarterfinals on Friday night.
Micheal Anumba had 11 points for Winthrop (22-8). D.J. Burns Jr. added 10 points. Drew Buggs had six rebounds.
Patrick Good, the Eagles' second leading scorer coming into the contest at 12 points per game, had only 3 points. He shot 20 percent from 3-point range (1 of 5).
High Point scored 17 first-half points, a season low.
John-Michael Wright had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers (14-18). Jaden House added 20 points.
Zach Austin, who was second on the Panthers in scoring entering the contest with 15 points per game, was held scoreless on 0-of-10 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roger Ayers Jr.
- Chase Shaw
- Jeremy Mosler
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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