SportsLine's model simulated Winthrop vs. High Point in the 2025 Big South Conference Tournament championship game on Sunday 10,000 times

Led by Nick Johnson's 15 points, the Winthrop Eagles defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 86-67 in the Big South Conference Tournament semifinal

Winthrop just doesn't have the horses to keep up with High Point, as has been proven through their first two head-to-heads of 2025. Our college basketball betting picks will lay the points with the Panthers.

High Point faces Winthrop in the Big South Championship Game on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena in Johnson City, Tennessee.

The Big South Conference basketball tournament is expected to draw nearly 7,000 visitors into Johnson City this week. Freedom Hall Civic Center will host the men’s and women’s tournaments starting Wednesday.

The Longwood Lancers square off against the Radford Highlanders in the Big South Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

BOTTOM LINE: High Point and Winthrop play for the Big South Championship. The Panthers’ record in Big South games is 16-2, and their record is 12-3 in non-conference games. High Point has a 4-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs play in the Big South Tournament against the Winthrop Eagles. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season.