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Winthrop Downs Gardner-Webb 86-78 - Match Report
Winthrop grabbed a 86-78 win over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, behind a 22-point effort from Cory Hightower at Paul Porter Arena.
Kelton Talford had 22 points for Winthrop and Kasen Harrison chipped in with 14 points. Kasen Harrison had 6 assists for them, while Cory Hightower was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Gardner-Webb got a 21-point performance from DQ Nicholas, who was supported by 14 points from Kareem Reid. Lucas Stieber had 5 assists in a losing cause for Gardner-Webb, while Anthony Selden grabbed 10 rebounds.
Winthrop led at halftime, 52-33.
Gardner-Webb won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-20.
Winthrop heads into a battle against Charleston Southern. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, will have their next action against UNC Asheville.