ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — The Winthrop Eagles opened their season with an 81-74 men’s basketball victory over the Queens (N.C.) Royals on Monday night at Clinton (SC). A crowd of 1,300 saw the Eagles, favored by 4.5 points, lead throughout after taking a 40-35 advantage into halftime.

Daylen Berry led all scorers with 23 points for Winthrop, while Logan Duncomb added 12 points and eight rebounds. Yoav Berman paced the Royals with 19 points in the losing effort. Queens begins its season 0-1, while Winthrop starts 1-0.