Rock Hill, S.C. — Winthrop dropped to 0-4 on Saturday afternoon, losing 76-72 to Jackson State at Winthrop Coliseum even as forward Seifeldin Hendawy turned in the best game of his career.
Hendawy finished with 26 points and 16 rebounds, both career highs, to go with two assists and a steal. George Natsvlishvili added 19 points and eight rebounds, and Spence Sims scored 15.
The Eagles carried a 28-27 lead into the break after holding the Tigers without a field goal over the last seven minutes of the first half, going 0-for-11 from the floor. Jackson State scored 49 points after halftime to take control.
Dorian McMillian led the Tigers with 28 points. Blake Nettles had 13 points, seven assists and five steals, and Jackson State improved to 2-3.
The loss came four days after an 88-79 defeat against Kennesaw State. Winthrop returns to the Coliseum to host UT Chattanooga at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, then travels to Wofford on Saturday, Nov. 21.
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