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Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Final: 86-80 - Recap
Micheal Anumba scored 18 points leading Winthrop to a 86-80 victory over UNC Asheville at Winthrop Coliseum on Thursday.
Winthrop got 16 points from Kelton Talford and another 16 points from D.J. Burns Jr.. Drew Buggs contributed 7 assists, while Cory Hightower cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
UNC Asheville got a 24-point performance from LJ Thorpe, who was supported by 23 points from Drew Pember. LJ Thorpe had 5 assists in a losing cause for UNC Asheville, while Drew Pember grabbed 9 rebounds.
Winthrop led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Winthrop had a 38-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Winthrop heads into a battle against Charleston Southern. UNC Asheville, meanwhile, will have their next action against USC Upstate.