Winthrop defeats SC Upstate 50-71
Winthrop Dominates SC Upstate in Conference Showdown
The Winthrop Eagles came away with a resounding 71-50 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs at the G.B. Hodge Center, handing SC Upstate its first conference loss of the season.
From the outset, it was clear that Winthrop was on a mission to make a statement in this crucial conference matchup. The Eagles' efficient shooting and stifling defense propelled them to an early lead, which they never relinquished.
At halftime, Winthrop trailed 19-38 but quickly regained its footing, outscoring SC Upstate 38-31 to take a commanding 27-point lead into the break. By the end of the contest, the difference had grown to a staggering 21 points, with Winthrop holding a decisive 21-rebound edge over their hosts.
Kareem Rozier led the Eagles in scoring, netting 24 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting from beyond the arc. Logan Duncomb was equally impressive, contributing 8 points and 13 rebounds to the cause.
Meanwhile, SC Upstate struggled to find its footing against Winthrop's suffocating defense. Breylin Garcia led the Bulldogs in scoring with 16 points on an impressive 100.0% field goal percentage, but his efforts were ultimately for naught as his team fell short.
The Eagles' victory marked a significant turning point in their conference standings, and they will look to build on this momentum heading into their next matchup. For SC Upstate, the loss serves as a reminder that its road to the postseason is fraught with peril, particularly against opponents like Winthrop who can exploit even the smallest of weaknesses.
In the end, it was a clinical performance from Winthrop that left the G.B. Hodge Center crowd in awe. With a 21-point margin of victory, the Eagles proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the conference standings.
Game Stats:
Winthrop (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 24/62 (39.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 12/31 (39.0%)
* Free Throws: 11/19 (58.0%)
* Rebounds: 49 (Off: 18, Def: 31)
* Assists: 11
* Turnovers: 12
* Steals: 10
* Blocks: 6
SC Upstate (HOME)
* Field Goals: 19/55 (35.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 17/44 (38.6%)
* Free Throws: 10/14 (71.0%)
* Rebounds: 31 (Off: 7, Def: 24)
* Assists: 8
* Turnovers: 14
* Steals: 6
* Blocks: 7