Winthrop earns 62-60 win over UNC Asheville

Published Dec. 31, 2022 5:23 p.m. ET

Associated Press

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Kelton Talford scored 14 points and Kasen Harrison’s layup with eight seconds left led Winthrop past UNC Asheville 62-60 on Saturday.

Trent Stephney missed a 3-pointer for the Bulldogs with four seconds left to end it.

Talford had nine rebounds for the Eagles (6-9). Harrison scored 12 points while going 6 of 9 from the field. Toneari Lane shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

Drew Pember led the way for the Bulldogs (9-6) with 19 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. UNC Asheville also got 17 points from Tajion Jones. In addition, Fletcher Abee had eight points.

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Both teams play again on Wednesday. Winthrop hosts Presbyterian and UNC Asheville travels to play High Point.

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