- Matchup: UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Longwood Lancers
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Joan Perry Brock Center, Farmville, VA
- Broadcasting On: ESPN+
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The Longwood Lancers (13-13) will face off against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (11-13) at the Joan Perry Brock Center this Thursday.
In their previous match, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs secured a win against USC Upstate with a score of 76-67. The Bulldogs showcased impressive shooting, achieving 52.8% from the field (28 out of 53) and successfully hitting 8 of 23 three-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was 63.2%, making 12 of 19 shots. On the boards, they pulled down a total of 33 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. The team also recorded 14 assists, forced 9 turnovers from their opponents, and grabbed 3 steals. Defensively, UNC Asheville held their rivals to a shooting percentage of 41.0% (25 of 61). USC Upstate managed 12 assists and achieved 5 steals during the match. They secured 24 rebounds (5 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not record any blocks. USC Upstate shot 64.7% from the free-throw line by making 11 of 17 attempts, while also converting 6 of 23 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs committed 17 fouls compared to USC Upstate’s 21.
Kameron Taylor was a standout performer in this game, posting a field goal percentage of 57.1% with 5 assists and 3 rebounds while playing for 37 minutes. He contributed 21 points with 8 of 14 shooting.
Entering this match, UNC Asheville has a record of 11-13 for the season. They average 12.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.2 fouls. As a team, they capture 35.0 rebounds per game and have a total of 274 assists this season, ranking them 341st nationally in assists per game. From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs shoot 36.0% (173 of 480) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 70.0%. They average 74.3 points per game, ranking 236th in the nation, and shoot 46.2% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Bulldogs induce 11.1 turnovers per game and draw 18.8 fouls, ranking them 70th in Division 1 for allowing assists with a total of 288 this year. They allow opponents a field-goal percentage of 44.2% (611 out of 1,381) and average 32.9 rebounds per game. Their three-point defensive percentage is 32.3%, ranking them 137th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 72.3.
In their last outing, the Longwood Lancers faced a defeat against Winthrop, ending with a score of 79-74. Presenting a struggle in rebounding, Longwood allowed Winthrop to secure 30 rebounds (4 offensive). They only made 6 of 28 attempts from three-point range, finishing the game 35 of 40 from the free-throw line (87.5%). Winthrop shot 38.0% from the field, converting 19 out of 50 attempts. Conversely, the Lancers ended the match at 39.0% shooting from the field (23 of 59) and made 6 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc (24.0%). They converted 22 of their free-throw attempts for a shooting percentage of 62.9%. Winthrop recorded 27 fouls, resulting in 35 free-throw attempts for the Lancers. Longwood had 11 turnovers and 8 steals in this matchup. They collected a total of 36 rebounds, including 28 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Johan Nziemi was pivotal for the Lancers, scoring 13 points within 30 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists and securing 5 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9% by making 3 of 7 attempts.
Longwood’s season record stands at 13-13. They average 19.2 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.2%. The Lancers facilitate 12.8 assists per game (ranking 274th nationally) and turn the ball over 14.2 times per game. They have accumulated 1,986 points for the season, averaging 76.4 points per game, while grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 46.6% from the field, placing them 103rd nationally.
Defensively, Longwood allows opponents to shoot 31.7% from three-point range (203 of 641) while conceding 70.6% from free-throw attempts. They allow 12.8 assists and 31.7 rebounds per game, ranking 131st and 46th respectively. In Division 1, the Lancers are positioned 152nd in points allowed per game at 72.7. They force 14.8 turnovers each match and have permitted teams to shoot 44.4% from the field (211th in the nation).
Who will come out on top in this exciting NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Longwood
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