| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCA | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| LONG | 29 | 51 | 80 |
Napper's 16 help Longwood beat UNC Asheville 80-75
Elijah Tucker slams home the rock after the inside pass
Elijah Tucker slams home the rock after the inside pass
FARMVILLE, Va. -- — Walyn Napper had 16 points in Longwood's 80-75 victory against UNC Asheville on Wednesday night.
Napper also added five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Lancers (17-11, 5-8 Big South Conference). Johnathan Massie scored 14 points while going 2 of 4 and 8 of 9 from the free throw line. Michael Christmas was 4 of 9 shooting (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Bulldogs (19-10, 11-3) were led in scoring by Josh Banks, who finished with 23 points. Drew Pember added 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks for UNC Asheville. Fletcher Abee also had 14 points. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Bulldogs.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Justin Porterfield
- Ryan Sassano
- J.D. Ralls
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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