The Winthrop Eagles secured a convincing 103-85 win over the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, with Kareem Rozier leading the charge with 33 points. Rozier's impressive performance was complemented by Logan Duncomb's 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, as the Eagles improved their record to 19-8. The Bulldogs, now 3-23, were paced by Jacob Hogarth's 20 points and 8 rebounds. Winthrop's 103 points marked their highest scoring output in 12 games, with the team shooting 55.6% from the field in the first half.
Kareem Rozier's 33 Points Mark His 5th 30-Point Performance of the Season
The Winthrop Eagles took control of the game early, racing out to a 55-35 halftime lead behind Rozier's 19 first-half points. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs struggled to contain Winthrop's offense, which scored 48 points in the second half to secure the 18-point victory. The Bulldogs' Jacob Hogarth scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Winthrop's 55 first-half points were the most they have scored in a half this season, with the team also committing just 7 turnovers in the first 20 minutes. The Eagles' 15 rebounds in the first half helped them establish a 15-10 advantage on the glass at the break.
Kareem Rozier and Logan Duncomb led the way for the Winthrop Eagles, with Rozier scoring 33 points on 12-18 shooting and Duncomb adding 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kody Clouet chipped in with 19 points for the Eagles, who had three players score in double figures. For the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, Jacob Hogarth scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Jacob Hudson added 17 points and Colin Hawkins scored 13 points. Hogarth's 20 points marked his 10th double-digit scoring performance of the season, with the sophomore averaging 12.5 points per game.
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The Winthrop Eagles shot 55.6% from the field in the first half, including 6-12 from three-point range. The Eagles also outrebounded the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 38-32, with Logan Duncomb's 15 rebounds leading the way. Winthrop committed just 12 turnovers in the game, while the Bulldogs turned the ball over 15 times. The Eagles' 103 points marked their highest scoring output since a 108-73 win over a non-conference opponent on December 15. The Bulldogs' 85 points were their highest scoring output in 5 games, with the team averaging just 68.2 points per game over that stretch.
The CHD Scout predicted a Winthrop victory by 29.5 points, with a predicted score of 63-93. While the actual margin of victory was 18 points, the model correctly predicted a Winthrop win. The Eagles' 103 points exceeded the predicted total by 40 points, while the Bulldogs' 85 points were 22 points higher than the predicted total. The model's accuracy in predicting the winner is a reflection of the strength of the Winthrop Eagles, who improved to 19-8 with the victory. The Eagles' performance also marked their 12th win by 10 or more points this season.
The win marked a Quad 4 victory for the Winthrop Eagles, who improved their record to 19-8. The loss was a Quad 3 defeat for the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, who fell to 3-23. The Eagles' NET ranking of 122 is likely to remain steady, while the Bulldogs' NET ranking of 363 will likely drop further. The victory is a key resume-builder for the Eagles, who are seeking to secure a strong seed in the conference tournament. With 5 games remaining on their schedule, the Eagles want to continue their strong play and build momentum heading into the postseason. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, want to regroup and try to snap a 5-game losing streak in their next outing.
The Winthrop Eagles will face a key conference opponent on February 17, while the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs want to bounce back against a non-conference foe on February 19. The Eagles' upcoming game will be a crucial test of their strength, with a win potentially vaulting them into the top 100 of the NET rankings. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, will seek to end their losing streak and gain some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.