Christmas has 19 as Longwood takes down Morgan State 84-66
FARMVILLE, Va. -- — Michael Christmas' 19 points helped Longwood defeat Morgan State 84-66 on Saturday.
Christmas had five rebounds for the Lancers (2-0). K.J. McClurg scored 13 points, shooting 3 for 6 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. Kyrell Luc had 12 points and shot 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line.
The Bears (1-2) were led by Ahmarie Simpkins, who posted 17 points and four assists. Wynston Tabbs added 12 points for Morgan State. Daniel Akitoby finished with six points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Justin Porterfield
- Ryan Sassano
- Chase Shaw
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 5-1 | - | 15-8 |
| Howard | 3-1 | 1 | 8-13 |
| Morgan State | 4-2 | 1 | 10-12 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-12 |
| Delaware State | 3-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| South Carolina State | 3-3 | 2 | 9-12 |
| Coppin State | 1-5 | 4 | 3-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-5 | 4.5 | 4-17 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 7-1 | - | 16-6 |
| High Point | 7-2 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Longwood | 5-4 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Radford | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Winthrop | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-16 |
| Presbyterian | 2-7 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-19 |
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