ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Winthrop survived a furious second-half rally by UNC Asheville to secure a 69-67 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Kimmel Arena.

The Eagles built a 33-25 halftime lead but needed to withstand a 42-point second half from the Bulldogs. Kameron Taylor led all scorers with 26 points for UNC Asheville. Winthrop’s Kody Clouet scored 21 points and Logan Duncomb added 17.

Winthrop improved to 13-8 overall. UNC Asheville fell to 8-12. Attendance was 1,496.