Kelton Talford's double-double helps Winthrop edge North Carolina Central 77-75
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Kelton Talford scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Winthrop hold off North Carolina Central 77-75 at the Rock Hill Classic on Sunday.
Nick Johnson hit a jumper with 26 seconds left to give Winthrop's Eagles (4-2) a four-point lead before Jaqai Murray tipped in a shot at the buzzer for North Carolina Central's Eagles (1-5).
Johnson shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 8 from the line for Winthrop. Kasen Harrison shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Po'Boigh King finished with 18 points and three steals for the NC Central. Dionte Johnson added 15 points and Jaqai Murray finished with 12 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Jeff Pon
- Adam Flore
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-10 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 3-1 | - | 13-6 |
| UNC Asheville | 3-1 | - | 12-6 |
| High Point | 3-2 | 0.5 | 15-5 |
| Longwood | 3-2 | 0.5 | 14-6 |
| Winthrop | 3-2 | 0.5 | 13-7 |
| Gardner-Webb | 2-3 | 1.5 | 7-11 |
| Presbyterian | 1-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Charleston Southern | 1-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
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