Winthrop Eagles vs Elon Phoenix
Talford's 18 lead Winthrop past Elon 78-70 to wrap up Rock Hill Classic
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Kelton Talford's 18 points helped Winthrop defeat Elon 78-70 in the final game of the Rock Hill Classic on Sunday night.
Talford also added five rebounds and three steals for the Eagles (4-2). Sin'Cere McMahon scored 15 points, going 3 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line. Nick Johnson was 5 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Rob Higgins led the way for the Phoenix (3-3) with 20 points and six rebounds. TK Simpkins added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
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Game Information
Rock Hill, SC
Referee:William Humes
Referee:Grant Todey
Referee:Kellen Miliner
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 11-2 | - | 22-4 |
| Charleston | 10-4 | 1.5 | 17-10 |
| Monmouth | 8-5 | 3 | 14-12 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 3.5 | 17-10 |
| Stony Brook | 8-6 | 3.5 | 16-11 |
| William & Mary | 7-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Drexel | 7-7 | 4.5 | 13-14 |
| Campbell | 6-7 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Hampton | 6-7 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Towson | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Elon | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 3-10 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Northeastern | 2-11 | 9 | 6-18 |
| Big 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 | 4-9 | 8 | 13-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 3-9 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-12 | 11 | 3-25 |
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