- Matchup: Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Longwood Lancers
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Joan Perry Brock Center, Farmville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-9) will visit the Joan Perry Brock Center aiming to secure a victory against the Longwood Lancers (9-9).
In their previous encounter, the Presbyterian Blue Hose faced off against Radford, suffering a defeat of 80-61. During this matchup, Presbyterian registered a field goal percentage of 42.1% (24 out of 57), making 4 of their 14 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Blue Hose converted 9 of their 18 free throw attempts for a percentage of 50.0%. They secured 28 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. The team also managed 9 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, Presbyterian allowed Radford to achieve a 50.0% shooting rate, hitting 27 of 54 shots. Radford contributed 13 assists and 3 steals in the game, amassing a total of 26 rebounds (4 offensive, 22 defensive) without any blocks. Radford excelled at the free throw line, connecting on 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5% accuracy, and hitting 12 of 26 attempts from Downtown. The personal foul counts were even, with both teams committing 15 fouls.
Carl Parrish stood out as a key player, scoring 19 points with a shooting efficiency of 50.0% (6 for 12). He played 35 minutes and grabbed 2 rebounds while dishing out 3 assists.
This season, Presbyterian holds a record of 8-9. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 17.4 personal fouls per game. The team is securing 36.1 rebounds per outing and has tallied 235 assists this season, ranking them 136th in Division I for passing. The Blue Hose have a shooting percentage of 30.2% from three-point range (91 of 301) and 66.9% at the free throw line. They average 69.8 points per game, placing them 315th in Division I, while shooting 45.7% from the field.
Defensively, Presbyterian forces 10.9 turnovers per game and draws 17.2 fouls. They rank 205th in college basketball for assists allowed, having conceded 210 this season. The Blue Hose’s defense gives up a shooting percentage of 44.3% (408 of 921) while averaging 29.9 rebounds per game. They permit opponents to shoot 35.5% from three-point range and are 94th in Division I for points allowed per game, at 69.6.
In their most recent game, the Longwood Lancers suffered a setback, losing to UNC Asheville 72-61. In terms of rebounding, Longwood allowed UNC Asheville to gather 38 rebounds (14 offensive). The Lancers hit 45.0% from three-point distance, successfully making 9 out of 20, and shot 13 of 21 from the free throw line (61.9%). UNC Asheville managed to convert 25 out of 56 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 44.6%. The Lancers concluded the game shooting 21 for 55 (38.2% from the field) and made 6 out of 22 attempts from beyond the arc (27.3%). Their free throw percentage was 65.0% as they hit 13 of 20 attempts. UNC Asheville was whistled for 18 fouls, resulting in 20 free throw opportunities for the Lancers. They turned the ball over 9 times while registering 7 steals, gathering a total of 24 rebounds (16 defensive, 8 offensive).
Emanuel Richards was a crucial player for Longwood in this game, shooting 50.0% from the field (4 of 8) and contributing 2 rebounds and 14 points in 32 minutes without any assists.
This season, the Lancers have a record of 9-9. Offensively, they are shooting at a 46.0% rate from the field, ranking them 146th in college basketball. Longwood has scored 1,375 points this season (76.4 points per game) and averages 36.8 rebounds per game. They assist on 13.1 baskets per game (276th in the nation) and are committing 14.2 turnovers per game. The Lancers also average 19.0 personal fouls per game and hold a free throw percentage of 75.4%.
Defensively, Longwood allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.7% (141 of 445) while opponents shoot 71.5% from the free throw line. They allow 13.6 assists and 32.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 203rd and 66th in college basketball, respectively. Longwood is 180th in Division I in points allowed per game with 73.2. They force their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 44.1% from the field (219th in Division I).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Presbyterian
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