ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — UNC Asheville built a large second-half lead and withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally to defeat Winthrop 64-59 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Winthrop Coliseum.

The visiting Bulldogs led by 13 points entering the final period after a 24-point third quarter. The Eagles answered with 25 points in the fourth but could not complete the comeback. Deb Orianegbena led UNC Asheville with 18 points. Journee McDaniel added 16.

Amourie Porter and Madison Ruff scored 16 and 17 points, respectively, for Winthrop. The Bulldogs improved to 12-17 overall, while the Eagles fell to 13-16. Attendance was 301.