Winthrop women's basketball team dominated the second half at Gardner-Webb, securing a 72-54 victory in the regular-season finale. The team improved to 14-15 overall and 8-8 in the Big South conference.

By the Numbers
  • Winthrop outscored Gardner-Webb 10-9 in points off turnovers and 26-22 in points in the paint.
  • Winthrop shot 51% from the field, 45% from three-point range, and 72% from the free-throw line.
  • The Eagles recorded more than 30 rebounds in the last six games.
  • Three Eagles played over 30 minutes and scored in double figures.
State of Play
  • Winthrop concluded the regular-season on a high note, awaiting seedings for the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Conference Championship starting on Mar. 6.
  • Leonor Paisana moved up to eighth in school history for career triples made.
What's Next

Winthrop and other teams in the conference now anticipate the seedings for the upcoming conference championship that commences on March 6.

Bottom Line

The Winthrop Eagles showcased their prowess in a dominant second half to secure a crucial victory in the regular-season finale at Gardner-Webb, setting the stage for the upcoming conference championship.