Winthrop downs UNC Asheville 86-67 to advance to Big South Conference Tournament title game
Winthrop (23-10) will move on to face top-seeded High Point (28-5) in the title game on Sunday.
Johnson went 5 of 9 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range). Kelton Talford added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Eagles. Kasen Harrison finished with 14 points and nine assists.
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