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Cancun Challenge - Recap - Winthrop Defeats Eastern Michigan 101-87
Winthrop went on a scoring spree on Wednesday at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, running up a big 101-87 victory over Eastern Michigan in NCAA betting action.
Winthrop was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.0-point spread as a favorite.
Cory Hightower had 23 points for Winthrop and Toneari Lane chipped in with 20 points. Isaiah Wilson had 4 assists for them, while Cory Hightower was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 25 points from Tyson Acuff in a losing cause and another 17 points from Noah Farrakhan. Colin Golson Jr. contributed 2 assists for them, while Legend Geeter had 10 rebounds.
Winthrop was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Winthrop heads into a battle against Toccoa Falls. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against UC San Diego.