Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ Winthrop Eagles
Talford scores 20 as Winthrop defeats Gardner-Webb 96-93
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Kelton Talford scored 20 points as Winthrop beat Gardner-Webb 96-93 on Saturday.
Talford also contributed nine rebounds for the Eagles (15-9, 5-4 Big South Conference). Kasen Harrison shot 5 of 10 from the field and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. KJ Doucet and Nick Johnson both finished with 14 points.
Darryl Simmons II led the way for the Runnin' Bulldogs (9-13, 4-5) with 40 points. Jamaine Mann added 20 points and seven rebounds for Gardner-Webb. Shahar Lazar also put up nine points.
NEXT UP
Winthrop's next game is Wednesday against Charleston Southern on the road, and Gardner-Webb visits UNC Asheville on Thursday.
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Game Information
Rock Hill, SC
Referee:William Humes
Referee:Corey Haney
Referee:Grant Todey
2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 12-1 | - | 24-4 |
| Winthrop | 11-1 | 0.5 | 19-8 |
| Radford | 7-5 | 4.5 | 14-13 |
| Presbyterian | 6-6 | 5.5 | 13-14 |
| UNC Asheville | 6-6 | 5.5 | 12-14 |
| Longwood | 6-7 | 6 | 14-14 |
| Charleston Southern | 3-9 | 8.5 | 12-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 3-9 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-11 | 10.5 | 3-24 |
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