ROCK HILL, S.C. -- In a game that has started somewhat sloppy for both Missouri State and Winthrop, Eagles senior Michael Jenkins is giving fans some good basketball to watch.

Jenkins, a 6-foot-3 guard, has scored nine points through the first eight minutes, pushing Winthrop out to a 16-5 lead. Missouri State has gotten four of its points from senior forward Deven Mitchell. The Bears have also not helped themselves by hitting just 1-of-6 shots attempts and adding five early turnovers.