Anumba, Hightower lead Winthrop over Furman 85-80
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Micheal Anumba had 18 points to lead five Winthrop players in double figures as the Eagles narrowly defeated Furman 85-80 on Tuesday night. Cory Hightower added 16 points for the Eagles (5-4). Drew Buggs chipped in 13, D.J. Burns Jr. scored 12 and Kelton Talford had 10. Jalen Slawson had a triple-double for the Paladins (6-3) with 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Alex Hunter had 24 points.