UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball Falls Short in Overtime Thriller Against Winthrop

UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball lost an overtime game to Winthrop by a score of 70-65 at Kimmel Arena. Winthrop took an early lead, but Asheville rallied to tie the game. The lead changed multiple times throughout the game, eventually resulting in a 56-56 tie at the end of regulation. Winthrop outscored Asheville 12-6 in overtime to secure the win. McKinley Brooks-Sumpter led all scorers with 21 points, and LaImani Simmons added 14 points.

By the Numbers

• Asheville shot 41.1% from the floor, 23.5% from three-point range, and 82.4% from the free-throw line
• Asheville outscored Winthrop 26-13 off turnovers, 32-26 in the paint, and 33-11 off the bench

State of Play

• UNC Asheville lost the overtime game to Winthrop at Kimmel Arena
• McKinley Brooks-Sumpter scored 21 points for Asheville, while LaImani Simmons added 14 points
• Asheville shot 41.1% from the floor, 23.5% from three-point range, and 82.4% from the free-throw line
• Asheville outscored Winthrop 26-13 off turnovers, 32-26 in the paint, and 33-11 off the bench

What’s Next

The Bulldogs will play their next game against Radford in Big South Conference action on Jan. 24 at Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center. Video and live stats will be available at www.uncabulldogs.com.