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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-9 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 2-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 3-1 | - | 15-4 |
| Radford | 2-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| UNC Asheville | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Longwood | 2-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Winthrop | 2-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Gardner-Webb | 2-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Charleston Southern | 1-2 | 1.5 | 5-13 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-2 | 1.5 | 5-13 |
| Presbyterian | 1-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
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