Hightower helps Winthrop cruise past Gardner-Webb 81-70
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Cory Hightower had 16 points to lead five Winthrop players in double figures as the Eagles turned back Gardner-Webb 81-70. Patrick Good added 15 points for the Eagles (18-8, 11-2 Big South Conference). Micheal Anumba had 13 points, Drew Buggs scored 12 and Sin’Cere McMahon had 11. Lance Terry had 21 points for the Bulldogs (15-11, 9-4), whose six-game win streak ended.