Presbyterian 70, at Winthrop 74

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, the Winthrop Eagles edged the Presbyterian Blue Hose 74-70 in a tense Big South Conference men’s basketball clash Saturday afternoon at Winthrop Coliseum. The victory, secured before a crowd of 2,403, improved Winthrop’s record to 21-10 overall, while Presbyterian fell to 14-17. The game was a stark contrast in styles, with the Eagles leveraging perimeter shooting and ball security to overcome a dominant interior performance by Presbyterian’s frontcourt. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the final 90 seconds. Clinging to a 71-69 lead after… Read more...