Winthrop Eagles

Winthrop Eagles

23-11 - 2nd in Big South
High Point punches ticket to NCAA tournament with huge second-half comeback High Point punches ticket to NCAA tournament with huge second-half comeback

High Point has a huge second half to come back vs. Winthrop to win the Big South and advance to the NCAA tournament.

Winthrop downs UNC Asheville 86-67 to advance to Big South Conference Tournament title game Winthrop downs UNC Asheville 86-67 to advance to Big South Conference Tournament title game

— Nick Johnson had 15 points in third-seeded Winthrop's 86-67 win over No. 2 seed UNC Asheville on Saturday in a Big South Conference Tournament semifinal.

Winthrop defeats Longwood 88-79 in Big South Conference Tournament quarterfinal Winthrop defeats Longwood 88-79 in Big South Conference Tournament quarterfinal

— KJ Doucet had 17 points, and Kelton Talford posted a double-double to lead Winthrop to an 88-79 victory over Longwood on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Big South Conference Tournament.

Doucet's 30 lead Winthrop past UNC Asheville 103-90, earn share of 2nd in Big South Doucet's 30 lead Winthrop past UNC Asheville 103-90, earn share of 2nd in Big South

— KJ Doucet's 30 points led Winthrop over UNC Asheville 103-90 in Saturday's regular season finale, pulling into a tie for second place with the Bulldogs.

Baker has 23, Winthrop beats Longwood 85-59 Baker has 23, Winthrop beats Longwood 85-59

— Bryce Baker had 23 points in Winthrop's 85-59 victory over Longwood on Thursday night.

Doucet scores 24 as Winthrop defeats Presbyterian 81-77 Doucet scores 24 as Winthrop defeats Presbyterian 81-77

— KJ Doucet had 24 points in Winthrop's 81-77 win against Presbyterian on Wednesday night.

Nick Johnson enters spin cycle for Winthrop Nick Johnson enters spin cycle for Winthrop

Nick Johnson gets the tough finish to fall against Presbyterian.

Big South Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
High Point 81.7 - 6 29
Winthrop 84.7 5.5 11 23
UNC Asheville 82.2 6.5 11 21
Radford 74.0 8 13 20
Longwood 78.3 9.5 14 18
Presbyterian 74.2 14 19 14
Charleston Southe.. 72.1 17.5 22 10
Gardner-Webb 73.8 16 20 11
South Carolina Up.. 74.8 21.5 26 6
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Kelton Talford
  • Assists Per Game

    Kasen Harrison
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Kelton Talford

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Kelton Talford
  • Steals Per Game

    Nick Johnson
  • Blocks Per Game

    Tai Hamilton