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Winthrop and High Point to Battle for Big South Title
Top two seeds in the Big South Conference face off in the championship game.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Winthrop Eagles and High Point Panthers, the top two seeds in the Big South Conference, will meet for the third and final time this season to determine the conference champion and the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The two teams have been the class of the Big South, with High Point averaging a conference-best 89.9 points per game and Winthrop close behind at 83.9 points per game.
Why it matters
This matchup between the top two teams in the Big South will decide the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, with the winner advancing to the Big Dance. Both teams have been dominant in conference play, setting up an exciting championship game between the league's two highest-scoring offenses.
The details
Winthrop and High Point have split their two previous meetings this season, with each team winning on its home court. High Point won the most recent matchup 89-87, but Winthrop defeated the Panthers by 17 points earlier in the year. The Panthers enter the championship game on a 13-game winning streak, while the Eagles have won 15 of their last 17 contests.
- The Winthrop vs. High Point Big South Championship game will be played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET.
The players
Winthrop Eagles
The Winthrop Eagles are the second-highest scoring team in the Big South, averaging 83.9 points per game.
High Point Panthers
The High Point Panthers are the highest-scoring team in the Big South, averaging 89.9 points per game.
What’s next
The winner of the Winthrop vs. High Point Big South Championship game will receive the conference's automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated Big South title game features the two highest-scoring teams in the conference, setting up an exciting showdown between the top two seeds. The winner will punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament, making this a must-watch game for college basketball fans.
