Longwood 74, at Winthrop 79

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game ultimately decided at the free-throw line, the Winthrop Eagles held off a persistent Longwood squad for a 79-74 victory in a Big South Conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum. The Eagles, who entered as heavy favorites, improved to 18-8 overall and solidified their position near the top of the conference standings. The Lancers fell to .500 at 13-13, their two-game winning streak snapped despite a gritty effort on the road. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the final minute, a tense sequence of fouls and free throws… Read more...