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MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin scored 19 points to help Winthrop edge No. 18 Saint Mary's 61-59 on Monday night.
Josh Ferguson had 14 points and seven rebounds for Winthrop (2-1). D.J. Burns added 12 points.
The Eagles were up 61-57 with 13 seconds left before Jordan Ford hit a layup to get the Gaels (1-1) within two. Russell Jones then missed a free throw with seven seconds left giving the Saint Mary's one last chance. Ford's shot missed with a second left and Winthrop held on for the win.
Ford had 22 points for the Gaels. Malik Fitts added 18 points and 12 rebounds. Tanner Krebs had 15 points.
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Winthrop led 26-25 at the half and was up 54-47 with just over 4 minutes left.
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