Winthrop Eagles
Winthrop hires late Skip Prosser's son Mark as new coach

Apr. 02, 2021 05:31 PM EDT
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Winthrop has picked Mark Prosser, son of the late Skip Prosser, as its new men's basketball coach. The younger...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey says he learned his philosophy of basketball while playing for the late Skip Prosser at Xavier in the 1990s. “He had a famous quote that he said all the time,” Kelsey recalled. “The older he got, the faster he wanted to play. I think that applies to me.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Winthrop's Kelsey leaving for College of Charleston job

Mar. 25, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

Villanova guard Caleb Daniels (14) celebrates a defensive stop with Justin Moore (5) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) in the second half of a first round game against Winthrop in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Depleted Villanova recovers form, beats Winthrop in NCAAs

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 20, 2021 12:48 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

FILE - Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas (3) shoots over Oklahoma State's Bryce Williams (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, file photo. Abmas, the star for No. 15 seed Oral Roberts, is 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Abmas leads crop of potential mid-major NCAA bracket busters

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey says he learned his philosophy of basketball while playing for the late Skip Prosser at Xavier in the 1990s. “He had a famous quote that he said all the time,” Kelsey recalled. “The older he got, the faster he wanted to play. I think that applies to me.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Will Winthrop, Colgate need change of pace for postseason?

By Steve Megargee Mar. 18, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Missouri's Dru Smith, top, defends against Arkansas' JD Notae (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pick Six: Unusual teams hallmark of NCAA Tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey says he learned his philosophy of basketball while playing for the late Skip Prosser at Xavier in the 1990s. “He had a famous quote that he said all the time,” Kelsey recalled. “The older he got, the faster he wanted to play. I think that applies to me.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Winthrop Eagles at Duke Blue Devils 11/29/2019

Mar. 18, 2021 12:36 AM EDT

The Utah State bench reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
We're back! NCAA bids mean a bit more to 4 teams after '20

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 17, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

Nicholls State forward Najee Garvin, top, swats down the shot attempt by Abilene Christian guard Mahki Morris, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Nicholls State Colonels 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 10:44 PM EST

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Winthrop cruises to Big South title, automatic NCAA bid

Mar. 07, 2021 02:37 PM EST
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — D.J. Burns scored 22 points and Winthrop took off in the second half to a 80-53 victory over Campbell on Sunday for its second straight...

Winthrop tops Longwood 82-61 in Big South tourney

Mar. 04, 2021 11:11 PM EST
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Charles Falden scored 19 points and Winthrop defeated Longwood 82-61 in...

Falden scores 14 to carry Winthrop over Radford 55-47

Feb. 12, 2021 09:47 PM EST
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Charles Falden posted 14 points as Winthrop won its eighth consecutive road game, getting past Radford 55-47 on Friday night. ...

Burns Jr., Corbin carry Winthrop past Radford 80-64

Feb. 11, 2021 09:31 PM EST
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — D.J. Burns Jr. scored 18 points as Winthrop won its seventh straight road game, beating Radford 80-64 on Thursday night. Josh Corbin added...

UNC Asheville tops Winthrop, ends Eagles' 21-game win streak

Jan. 29, 2021 10:18 PM EST
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Trent Stephney had 13 points, LJ Thorpe scores all his 12 points in the second half, and UNC Asheville edged past Winthrop 57-55 on...

Corbin scores 20 to lead Winthrop over UNC Asheville 84-80

Jan. 28, 2021 10:32 PM EST
ROCK HILL, S.C (AP) — Josh Corbin scored a career-high 20 points, dropping in six of eight 3-pointers, as Winthrop stretched its season-opening winning streak...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop has Division I's best record in men's basketball yet the Eagles continue to soar off anyone's national radar. The unranked Eagles have won all 15 games this season and have the longest win streak at 20.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
WIN-throp: Eagles flying off the radar with 20 wins in a row

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 22, 2021 03:08 PM EST

Winthrop sets program record with 20th straight victory

Jan. 20, 2021 07:58 PM EST
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin had a season-high 20 points and Winthrop set a program record with its 20th straight victory dating to last season after...

Winthrop beats Longwood for 13th straight win to open season

Jan. 15, 2021 08:46 PM EST
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Adonis Arms had 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists to lead Winthrop to a 70-50 win over Longwood on Friday night, the Eagles’...