Winthrop vs. Longwood: Big South Quarterfinal Clash & Player Standouts Revealed
Fourth-seeded Winthrop faces fifth-seeded Longwood in the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Conference Championship quarterfinals on Friday afternoon.
The Big PictureThe Eagles are aiming to continue their successful tournament history and secure a spot in the championship game.
By the Numbers- Winthrop is 2-1 all-time against Longwood in conference tournament matchups.
- The Eagles lead the nation in free throw attempts per game (27.4) and have the second-most free throws made in the nation (596).
- Winthrop holds a 55-25 all-time record in tournament play and aims to maintain their dominance.
- The Eagles exhibit a strong offensive and defensive balance, ranking in the top three for both scoring offense and defense.
The winner of the quarterfinal game will advance to the Big South Conference semifinals to face the winner of High Point and USC Upstate/Radford.
Bottom LineWinthrop enters the quarterfinals with a robust tournament history and a strong presence in both offensive and defensive aspects, setting the stage for an intense matchup and a potential path to the championship game.
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