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Winthrop vs Gardner-Webb Final: 96-93 - Recap
Winthrop got 20 points from Kelton Talford en route to a 96-93 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum.
Kasen Harrison had 19 points for Winthrop and Nick Johnson chipped in with 14 points. Isaiah Wilson had 3 assists for them, while Kelton Talford was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Gardner-Webb got a 40-point performance from Darryl Simmons II, who was supported by 20 points from Jamaine Mann. Shahar Lazar had 3 assists in a losing cause for Gardner-Webb, while Anthony Selden grabbed 8 rebounds.
Winthrop was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Gardner-Webb had a 36-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Winthrop takes its act on the road to face Charleston Southern looking for another win. For Gardner-Webb, they head on the road to face UNC Asheville.