Winthrop 75, at Southern Illinois 61

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Winthrop Eagles used a dominant second quarter to pull away from the Southern Illinois Salukis, securing a 75-61 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game at Allen Arena on Tuesday. A tightly contested first quarter saw Southern Illinois hold a narrow 19-14 lead, but the game turned decisively in the second period. The Eagles’ defense clamped down, holding the Salukis to just 10 points while their offense erupted for 19, sending Winthrop into halftime with a 33-29 advantage. The Eagles continued to build on their lead after the break, outscoring Southern Illinois 22-11 in the… Read more...