In a competitive matchup on Wednesday night, the Winthrop Eagles triumphed over the Presbyterian Blue Hose with a final score of 76-67, thanks to a remarkable performance by Kelton Talford, who contributed 25 points to the victory.

Talford also made a significant impact on the boards, securing 10 rebounds. His teammate, KJ Doucet, added 12 points to the scoreboard, shooting 4 for 8 from the field and converting 4 of 6 shots from the charity stripe. Doucet also collected eight rebounds during the game. Nick Johnson rounded out the offensive contributions for Winthrop, scoring 10 points on 3 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc, and hitting 3 of 6 free throws.

On the other side of the court, Presbyterian’s Kory Mincy was the standout player for the Blue Hose, netting 20 points. Carl Parrish chipped in with 13 points, while Kobe Stewart delivered a well-rounded performance with 12 points, alongside 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals, highlighting his versatility on the floor.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to compete again on Saturday. Winthrop will host Gardner-Webb, while Presbyterian is scheduled to face High Point at home.