HIGH POINT, N.C. (Interstat) — Macy Spencer scored 26 points to lead High Point to a 74-60 victory over Winthrop in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday at Qubein Arena.

The Panthers, improving to 17-2, used a strong first quarter to build a double-digit lead and never trailed. The Eagles fell to 10-11 despite 19 points from Amourie Porter.

High Point shot 47% from the field and made seven 3-pointers. Winthrop struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of 18 attempts. The Panthers capitalized on 18 Winthrop turnovers, scoring 22 points off them.

Spencer, who went 9 for 16 from the floor, keyed the early offense as High Point led 25-14 after one quarter. The Eagles closed within nine in the third but got no closer.

Madison Ruff added 11 points for Winthrop. Dom Nesland and Anna Hager each scored 12 for High Point.