Davis scores 18 to lift Morgan St. past Longwood 73-65
BALTIMORE -- Stanley Davis had 18 points and six rebounds as Morgan State defeated Longwood 73-65 on Saturday to halt a five-game losing streak.
Sherwyn Devonish had 16 points and six rebounds for Morgan State (4-7). Lagio Grantsaan added 13 points. Isaiah Burke had 10 points and six rebounds for the home team.
After Morgan State outscored Longwood 40-32 in the first half, both teams scored 33 in the second as the hosts clinched the victory. The Bears' 40 points in the first half were a season best for the team.
Jaylon Wilson had 15 points for the Lancers (4-6), who have now lost five games in a row. DeShaun Wade added 13 points.
Morgan State matches up against La Salle on the road next Saturday. Longwood matches up against Stetson on the road next Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Everett Summers
- Clyde Hill
- Steve Settle
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 |
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
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