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Winthrop vs USC Upstate Final: 89-59 - Recap

Winthrop blew out USC Upstate on Thursday, running up the score in a 89-59 win at Winthrop Coliseum.

Cory Hightower had 22 points for Winthrop and Kelton Talford chipped in with 20 points. Drew Buggs had 4 assists for them, while Kelton Talford was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

USC Upstate got 14 points from Bryson Mozone in a losing cause and another 13 points from Khydarius Smith. Josh Aldrich contributed 2 assists for them, while Josh Aldrich had 5 rebounds.

Winthrop was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Winthrop as they grabbed 34 boards, while USC Upstate only had 24

Next game, Winthrop takes its act home to face Charleston Southern looking for another win. For USC Upstate, they head home to face Gardner-Webb.