Winthrop 69, at UNC Asheville 67

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a dominant opening act and a desperate, frantic finish, the Winthrop Eagles survived a monumental second-half rally by UNC Asheville to escape Kimmel Arena with a 69-67 victory in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Saturday. The Eagles, who led by as many as 16 points in the first half and took a 33-25 advantage into the break, saw that cushion evaporate completely under a sustained offensive onslaught from the Bulldogs in the final period. UNC Asheville outscored Winthrop 42-36 after halftime, tying the game and setting the stage for… Read more...