Giffa's 37 lead High Point past Winthrop 83-81
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Kezza Giffa scored a career-high 37 points and his short baseline leaner with one second left lifted High Point over Winthrop 83-81 on Saturday night.
Giffa also contributed five assists for the Panthers (18-4, 7-0 Big South Conference). Trae Benham scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Kimani Hamilton had 13 points and was 3 of 8 shooting and 7 of 8 from the free throw line. It was the 10th win in a row for the Panthers.
High Point rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit and took its first lead of the game 63-62 midway through the second half.
The Eagles (14-9, 5-3) were led by Kelton Talford, who posted 22 points. Kasen Harrison added 18 points for Winthrop. KJ Doucet also had 11 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeremy Mosier
- Jon Riggsbee
- Ben Stirt
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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