The Winthrop women’s basketball team used a dominant fourth-quarter performance to secure an 84-57 victory over Johnson C. Smith on Tuesday night at the Winthrop Coliseum.
Leading 67-47 entering the final period, the Eagles put the game away with a 13-0 run, holding the Golden Bulls scoreless for 10 consecutive possessions during the stretch.
Winthrop established control early, taking a 22-15 lead after the first quarter and extending its advantage to 45-29 at halftime. The Eagles forced turnovers throughout the first half, converting them into 13 points in the opening quarter alone.
The Eagles continued building their lead in the third quarter, shooting 60% from the floor and getting seven points from Robinson.
Winthrop finished with 26 assists, 14 steals and a 33-18 advantage in points off turnovers.
Madison Ruff led the Eagles with 14 points and six rebounds. Robinson also scored 14 points, adding four assists and two three-pointers.
Mya Hamilton contributed a career-high nine points, including three three-pointers, while Bush-Lewis added nine points and a season-high five assists. Silva recorded a season-high seven assists, and Tocarra Johnson grabbed a season-best eight rebounds.
Winthrop will return to action Saturday, Nov. 14, hosting Clinton College at noon at the Winthrop Coliseum as part of the university’s Homecoming weekend.
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