In a thrilling basketball matchup on Thursday night, the Winthrop Eagles triumphed over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans, finishing the game with a score of 95-76.

Kelton Talford was a standout player for Winthrop, contributing significantly to their victory with 25 points and 12 rebounds. He was supported by KJ Doucet, who also had an impressive game, scoring 22 points along with 11 rebounds. Nick Johnson added to the Eagles’ success, netting 16 points, shooting 5 of 8 from the field and converting 5 of 7 free-throw attempts.

On the opposing side, Mister Dean was the top scorer for the Spartans, putting up 17 points and making three steals. Carmelo Adkins contributed 14 points to the team’s effort, while Andrew McConnell added another 11 points.

With this victory, Winthrop improved their overall record to 11 wins and 5 losses, marking the start of their campaign in the Big South Conference at 1-0. Conversely, South Carolina Upstate slipped to 4-12 overall and fell to 0-1 in conference play.

This game showcased the offensive prowess of Winthrop, as they managed to score freely throughout the match, maintaining a commanding presence on the court against the Spartans.