Winthrop men’s basketball hosts Truett-McConnell Tuesday night

Winthrop men’s basketball will look to start the season 2-0 when it hosts NAIA school Truett-McConnell on Tuesday night at the Coliseum.

The Eagles got the 2015-16 season off to a high-scoring start last Saturday, beating Hampton 102-95. It was just the second season opener in history in which the Eagles topped 100 points, and the first time since the 1989-90 season against Averett.

Five Winthrop players scored in double figures, led by fifth-year transfer Jimmy Gavin’s 26. Gavin, who came to Winthrop after two successful seasons at Division II Wisconsin-Parkside, hit 9-of-11 shots, including all five of his 3-point attempts.

“Jimmy is a very interesting kid,” said Kelsey after Saturday’s game. “The one thing I would say about Jimmy is he sure as heck doesn’t lack for confidence.”

Cleveland, Ga.-based Truett-McConnell is 2-3 after losing last Saturday 82-76 to Morris College. The Bears are coached by first-year man Jon Yeh.

Winthrop’s three-game home stand ends Friday when it hosts Jacksonville State. The Eagles then hit the road Nov. 24 to face USC Upstate, and N.C. State in Raleigh on Nov. 27.

This story was originally published November 16, 2015 at 5:18 PM with the headline "Winthrop men’s basketball hosts Truett-McConnell Tuesday night."