Longwood Lancers @ Winthrop Eagles
Johnson scores 9 of 15 points in OT, helps Winthrop down Longwood 68-60 in a Big South opener
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- — Nick Johnson scored nine of his 15 points in overtime as Winthrop beat Longwood 68-60 on Wednesday night in a Big South Conference opener.
Johnson made a layup, a 3-pointer and four free throws in the extra period. He finished with seven rebounds and three steals. Kelton Talford and Kasen Harrison also scored 15 points apiece for Winthrop (10-6, 1-0). K.J. Doucet, who made a pair of free throws that tied it 55-all with 34 seconds to play to force overtime, chipped in 10 points for the Eagles.
Michael Christmas finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Lancers (12-4, 0-1). Szymon Zapala and Walyn Napper added 10 points apiece.
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Game Information
Rock Hill, SC
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:J.W. Lucas
Referee:Isaac Barnett
2025-26 Standings
| Big South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 31-5 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 4-29 |
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