Winthrop wins 78-56 over Piedmont
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Kelton Talford scored 23 points as Winthrop beat Piedmont 78-56. Talford added 11 rebounds for the Eagles. Cory Hightower scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and five assists. Orry Clements-Owens led the Lions in scoring, finishing with 12 points and two steals. Ryan Jolly added 10 points. Winthrop plays Saturday against Middle Tennessee at home. Piedmont visits Georgia Southern on Wednesday.