The William & Mary Tribe will be facing off against the Winthrop Eagles at 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Rock Hill Sports & Events Center. The Tribe will be looking to end a six-game losing streak on the road dating back to last season. In their previous game, William & Mary defeated Norfolk State with a score of 84-73, with Kyle Frazier leading the offense with 18 points. The team showcased great teamwork with 22 assists, the most since December 2023.
On the other hand, Winthrop suffered their first loss of the season against Va. Tech with a score of 58-52. This loss brought their record to 2-0. Rebounding will be a key factor in this matchup, as William & Mary has been averaging 41.3 rebounds per game, while Winthrop has been averaging 49.
Despite the odds favoring Winthrop as a 6.5-point favorite, William & Mary is determined to prove the experts wrong. This will be the first time this season that they are playing as the underdogs. The game opened with the Eagles as a 7-point favorite, with the over/under set at 152.5 points.
Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in this highly anticipated matchup. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this exciting college basketball game.