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Winthrop wins soundly in latest two men’s basketball victories

Matthew Shealy

Despite trailing 31-25 at halftime, Winthrop earned a 64-54 win at home over North Carolina A&T State on Thursday. The team’s first double-digit victory over a Division I opponent…

Men’s basketball set to air on ESPNU Thursday night

Matthew Shealy

Winthrop men’s basketball will host North Carolina A&T State for the first time in program history Thursday night on ESPNU. NC A&T, which is in its first year competing in…

Eagles will host North Carolina A&T State for first-ever meeting in program history

Matthew Shealy

Winthrop men’s basketball will host North Carolina A&T State for the first time in program history Thursday night on ESPNU. NC A&T, which is in its first year competing in…

Winthrop women’s basketball beats UNC Asheville

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop women’s basketball team defeated UNC Asheville on Saturday, marking the team’s first victory over a Big South opponent this season. Prior to Saturday’s 75-54 blowout win, the…

Winthrop men’s basketball sneaks past Gardner-Webb

Matthew Shealy

In nail-biting fashion, Winthrop overcame a 10-point deficit midway through the second half of Saturday’s game to top Gardner-Webb, 64-62. The Eagles improved to 5-0 in conference play, with…

Winthrop golf alum wins SCGA Player of the Year award

Matthew Shealy

For the third-straight year, a Winthrop men’s golf alum has won the South Carolina Golf Association’s Player of the Year award. Christian Sease, a member of the Winthrop men’s…

A new interim athletic director: Chuck Rey

Matthew Shealy

Following the departures of Hank Harrawood and Kelley Kish, Chuck Rey is now serving as Winthrop University’s third interim athletic director since August. Rey, who has been the head…

Paxton announces Winthrop Track and Field schedule

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s and women’s track and field teams will begin their seasons this Friday and Saturday as the Eagles compete in the Appalachian State Invitational. Head coach Ben…

Preview: No Room For Racism Classic

Matthew Shealy

The Inaugural No Room for Racism Classic is almost here. The event, which is set to take place at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center and span from Dec.…

Winthrop fans showed up for Homecoming… but it isn’t enough

Matthew Shealy

The crowd roared Saturday as Patrick Good nailed a three to tie the game and take Mercer to overtime. I was in the pep band, and I’ll be honest:…