ROCK HILL, S.C.—  Winthrop women's basketball looks to snap a three-game losing skid Saturday evening when they play host to the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. Tip off is set for 4 p.m.
 

Game 25	Winthrop (10-14,7-8 Big South) vs. Gardner-Webb (14-11,9-7 Big South)
Date	Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 4 p.m.
Location	Rock Hill, SC | Winthrop Coliseum
Live Stats	Stat Broadcast (Click Here)
Television/Stream	ESPN3 (Click Here)
Radio	None
Social Media	@winthropwbb | @WUEagles | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand
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Promotions	Play For Kay - Pink t-shirts will be available in Section 117 15 minutes prior to tip-off while supplies last.
Game Notes	Winthrop

 
LAST TIME OUT
The first time these teams met, the Runnin' Bulldogs won, 71-59. Destinee Jamison-Whitfield led the Eagles with 23 points – a career high for the sophomore. Anika Riley led the team with six boards, recording her 500th career rebound in the process. Riley also finished in double figures with 10 points. Gardner-Webb saw three players finish in double figures: Carley Plentovich (16), Lauren Bevis (13) and Jhessyka Williams (13). The Eagles finished the contest shooting 44 percent from the field, 57 percent from 3-point range and 65 percent from the line. The Runnin' Bulldogs currently lead the all-time series 31-20.
 
WINTHROP
The Eagles' comeback attempt over No. 1 Campbell fell short Tuesday night, dropping the close contest 61-58. Winthrop fought its way back from a 13-point deficit to make it a one possession game with a minute to play. Campbell's Kianna Speight sank a free throw to make it a three point game and with four seconds remaining, Jah'Che Whitfield attempted to tie the game but her shot from behind the arc wouldn't fall. Three Eagles finished in double figures: Kem Nwabudu led the team with 12, while Jah'Che Whitfield and Sydney Buckley each chipped in 10. The Eagles recorded 12 steals against the Camels, tying their season high and finished the game 40 percent from the field, 64 percent from the line and just 11 percent from 3-point range.

GARDNER-WEBB
The Runnin' Bulldogs had their three-game win streak snapped by the Presbyterian Blue Hose Tuesday night, dropping the contest 64-49. Carley Plentovich and Lauren Bevis led the offensive efforts with 11 and 10 points a piece. Gardner-Webb couldn't get shots to fall, finishing the game 32 percent from the field, 79 percent from the line and just 16 percent from 3-point range - a season low for the team. Presbyterian was led by Tionna Carter, who notched 24 points and nine rebounds. Jade Compton finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Trinity Johnson chipped in 18 points of her own.
 
500-REBOUND CLUB HAS A NEW MEMBER
Anika Riley eclipsed 500 career rebounds during Winthrop's game against Gardner-Webb on Monday, Jan. 6. The junior guard is the 18th player in Winthrop women's basketball history to record 500+ career rebounds. Entering Saturday's contest, Riley has 586 career rebounds and is ranked seventh in the conference, averaging 6.8 boards a game.

WINTHROP SPORTS SHOW AT ROCO
Joins us on Mondays at The Roasting Company throughout the basketball season for 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.

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