Winthrop Eagles vs Elon Phoenix
Talford's 18 lead Winthrop past Elon 78-70 to wrap up Rock Hill Classic
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Kelton Talford's 18 points helped Winthrop defeat Elon 78-70 in the final game of the Rock Hill Classic on Sunday night.
Talford also added five rebounds and three steals for the Eagles (4-2). Sin'Cere McMahon scored 15 points, going 3 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line. Nick Johnson was 5 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Rob Higgins led the way for the Phoenix (3-3) with 20 points and six rebounds. TK Simpkins added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
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Game Information
Rock Hill, SC
Referee:William Humes
Referee:Grant Todey
Referee:Kellen Miliner
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 8-1 | - | 19-3 |
| Charleston | 8-2 | 0.5 | 15-8 |
| Stony Brook | 6-4 | 2.5 | 14-9 |
| Drexel | 6-4 | 2.5 | 12-11 |
| William & Mary | 5-5 | 3.5 | 14-8 |
| Hofstra | 5-5 | 3.5 | 14-9 |
| Elon | 5-5 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Towson | 5-6 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Campbell | 4-6 | 4.5 | 10-13 |
| Hampton | 4-6 | 4.5 | 10-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-8 | 6.5 | 9-12 |
| Northeastern | 2-8 | 6.5 | 6-15 |
| Big South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 8-1 | - | 20-4 |
| Winthrop | 8-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Radford | 6-3 | 2 | 13-11 |
| Longwood | 4-5 | 4 | 12-12 |
| Presbyterian | 4-5 | 4 | 11-13 |
| UNC Asheville | 4-5 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-6 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 2-6 | 5.5 | 10-13 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-7 | 6.5 | 3-20 |
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