| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | 36 | 35 | 11 | 82 |
| UPST | 29 | 42 | 9 | 80 |
Winthrop secures 82-80 OT victory over South Carolina Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- — Nick Johnson hit three of four from the free throw line in the final 84 seconds of overtime to allow Winthrop to hold off South Carolina Upstate, 82-80 on Saturday night.
Kelton Talford scored 18 points and contributed nine rebounds for the Eagles (11-6, 2-0 Big South Conference). KJ Doucet shot 4 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free throw line to add 15 points. Michael Anumba had 14 points and was 4 of 6 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line.
Nick Alves led the Spartans (5-10, 0-2) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. South Carolina Upstate also got 14 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks from Ahmir Langlais. Miguel Ayesa also had 14 points.
Up next for Winthrop is a matchup Wednesday with Presbyterian on the road. South Carolina Upstate visits Charleston Southern on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Grant Todey
- Ben Stirt
- JP Primm
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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