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Winthrop and High Point to Face Off in Big South Tournament Championship
The second-seeded Eagles look to win their 14th title against the top-seeded Panthers.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The second-seeded Winthrop Eagles will take on the top-seeded High Point Panthers in the 2026 Big South Tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon. Winthrop advanced to the final with a narrow 73-71 win over sixth-seeded Presbyterian in the semifinals, while High Point outlasted fourth-seeded UNC Asheville 75-71 to reach the championship.
Why it matters
The Big South Tournament championship is a highly anticipated annual event, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Both Winthrop and High Point have strong basketball programs and a history of success in the Big South, making this a marquee matchup between two of the conference's top teams.
The details
Winthrop, the second seed, is seeking its 14th Big South Tournament title, while High Point, the top seed, is looking to claim its first championship. The Eagles advanced to the final by edging out sixth-seeded Presbyterian 73-71 in the semifinals, while the Panthers defeated fourth-seeded UNC Asheville 75-71 to reach the championship game.
- The 2026 Big South Tournament championship game will be played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Winthrop Eagles
The Winthrop Eagles are the second-seeded team in the 2026 Big South Tournament, seeking their 14th conference championship.
High Point Panthers
The High Point Panthers are the top-seeded team in the 2026 Big South Tournament, looking to win their first conference title.
What’s next
The winner of the Winthrop-High Point matchup will earn an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
This Big South Tournament championship game features two of the conference's top programs, with Winthrop seeking to add to its impressive title haul and High Point aiming to claim its first-ever conference crown.
