Napper scores 20 as Longwood knocks off Winthrop 69-56 in Big South Conference Tournament
Johnathan Massie drills trey
Johnathan Massie drills trey
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- — Walyn Napper had 20 points in Longwood's 69-56 victory against Winthrop on Friday in the Big South Conference Tournament.
Fifth-seeded Longwood (19-13) will play top-seeded High Point in the semifinals on Saturday.
Napper had six rebounds for the Lancers. Emanuel Richards scored 11 points and added five rebounds. Johnathan Massie shot 3 for 12, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
Sin'Cere McMahon finished with 19 points for the Eagles (17-15). Michael Anumba added 10 points for Winthrop. Kelton Talford also had eight points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
Longwood took the lead for good on Richards' 3-pointer with 16:07 remaining in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Bill Covington Jr.
- Anthony Franklin
2023-24 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 13-3 | - | 27-9 |
| UNC Asheville | 12-4 | 1 | 22-12 |
| Gardner-Webb | 11-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Winthrop | 8-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Longwood | 6-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Presbyterian | 6-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Radford | 5-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 8 | 10-20 |
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