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Winthrop Downs Elon 85-80 - Match Report

Winthrop got 21 points from Russell Jones en route to a 85-80 victory over Elon on Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum.

Charles Falden had 15 points for Winthrop and Hunter Hale chipped in with 14 points. Chandler Vaudrin had 5 assists for them, while Josh Ferguson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Elon got 27 points from Marcus Sheffield II in a losing cause and another 22 points from Hunter McIntosh. Marcus Sheffield II contributed 3 assists for them, while Hunter Woods had 7 rebounds.

Winthrop trailed at halftime, 44-39.

Winthrop won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-32.

Winthrop looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Longwood. Elon will aim to get back on the winning track vs. William & Mary.