Jamison Jr. lifts Gardner-Webb past Winthrop 74-70
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. -- Eric Jamison Jr. had a career-high 23 points as Gardner-Webb edged Winthrop 74-70 on Thursday night.
Nate Johnson had 19 points and seven rebounds for Gardner-Webb (11-14, 7-6 Big South Conference). Jaheam Cornwall added 17 points and Ludovic Dufeal established a defensive presence with eight rebounds and five blocks.
The Runnin' Bulldogs forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Charles Falden had 13 points and six rebounds for the Eagles (18-9, 12-2). D.J. Burns added 12 points and seven rebounds and Micheal Anumba collared six boards.
The Runnin' Bulldogs leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. Winthrop defeated Gardner-Webb 99-95 on Jan. 11. Gardner-Webb plays Hampton on the road next Thursday. Winthrop faces Presbyterian on the road on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Big South Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Winthrop | 17-1 | - | 23-2 |
Radford | 12-6 | 5 | 15-12 |
Campbell | 11-6 | 5.5 | 17-10 |
UNC Asheville | 9-5 | 6 | 10-10 |
Gardner-Webb | 10-10 | 8 | 11-15 |
Longwood | 10-10 | 8 | 12-17 |
Hampton | 9-9 | 8 | 11-14 |
High Point | 6-11 | 10.5 | 9-15 |
South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 11 | 5-18 |
Presbyterian | 5-12 | 11.5 | 7-15 |
Charleston Southern | 2-15 | 14.5 | 3-18 |