ROCK HILL, SC – The Winthrop women's basketball team hosts Longwood Saturday at 2 p.m., the first of three straight home games to open the conference season.
| Game 12: Winthrop (4-7) vs. Longwood (1-9) |
| Date |
Saturday, January 5 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Location |
Rock Hill, SC (Winthrop Coliseum) |
| Live Stats |
Statbroadcast (click here) |
| Television |
None |
| Live Stream |
ESPN+ (click here) |
| Radio |
None |
WINTHROP AT A GLANCE
Sophomore
Anika Riley scored a team-high 16 points in Winthrop's setback against Western Carolina in the team's last game on December 21. Riley leads the team with 8.7 points per game while freshman
Kem Nwabudu follows closely with 8.3 points per game. The pair also lead the team in rebounding with 7.9 and 5.1 rebounds respectively.
SCOUTING LONGWOOD
Longwood comes to the Winthrop Coliseum with a 1-9 overall record, having dropped seven straight contests. The lone victory for the Lancers came November 27 over Maryland Eastern Shore. Longwood has two players averaging double figure this season, Dayna Rouse with 12.3 and Stephanie Guihon with 10.2 points per game.
ALL-TIME AGAINST LONGWOOD
The Eagles and Lancers have played an extremely tight all-time series. Saturday will be the 22
nd meeting with the Lancers holding an 11-10 edge in the series. The squads split their two games last year with each winning on their home floor.
WHAT'S UP NEXT
Winthrop will continue with Big South play at home with a Tuesday contest against Charleston Southern. Tip between the Eagles and Buccaneers is slated for 7 p.m.
WINTHROP SPORTS SHOW AT ROCO
Every Thursday at The Roasting Company throughout the basketball season will be the Winthrop Sports Show at ROCO hosted by the voices of the Winthrop Eagles Dave Friedman and Mike Pacheco. The two will sit down weekly with head coaches
Pat Kelsey and
Lynette Woodard as well as other selected guests throughout the season. The show is from 6-6:30 p.m. and airs live on 94.3 FM & 104.1 The Bridge.
