- Matchup: High Point Panthers vs Longwood Lancers
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Joan Perry Brock Center, Farmville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Longwood Lancers (12-10) will host the High Point Panthers (18-4) at the Joan Perry Brock Center.
In their latest matchup, the High Point Panthers triumphed over Radford, securing a 93-83 victory. High Point showcased a 50.9% shooting percentage (28 of 55) and nailed 12 of their 29 attempts from beyond the arc. They also converted 25 of their 33 free throw attempts, achieving a 75.8% success rate. On the boards, the Panthers recorded 25 rebounds, with 5 being offensive. They facilitated 22 assists, forced 18 turnovers, and grabbed 12 steals. Defensively, High Point permitted Radford to shoot 50.8%, with Radford completing 30 out of 59 shots. Radford managed 14 assists and 5 steals, while securing a total of 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They shot 72.2% from the free-throw line by making 13 of their 18 attempts and connected on 10 out of 28 three-pointers. Both teams committed personal fouls, with High Point totaling 20 and Radford 19.
Terry Anderson was a standout player for High Point, finishing the game with a remarkable 71.4% shooting accuracy. He contributed 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists while playing 38 minutes.
The Panthers bring an impressive record of 18-4 into this game. They average 92.8 points per game—ranking them 3rd nationally—and shoot 51.2% from the field. From three-point range, they hit 37.5% of their attempts (210 of 560) and are converting 72.8% of their free throws. The team gathers an average of 36.6 rebounds and has accumulated 386 assists this season, placing them 18th in the nation for assists. Their turnover rate stands at 9.2 per game, and they commit an average of 18.2 fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Panthers force 16.6 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 fouls. They rank 199th in the country for assists allowed, having surrendered 284 assists this season. Opposing teams are shooting 42.8% from the field against High Point (539 of 1,260) and the Panthers allow an average of 33.2 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense yields 32.4%, ranking them 94th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (70.3).
Most recently, the Longwood Lancers secured a thrilling 81-79 victory against Charleston Southern. In this game, Longwood allowed Charleston Southern to collect 34 rebounds (8 offensive), and they shot 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 14 out of 38 attempts. Longwood finished with 13 of 20 from the free-throw line for 65.0% efficiency. Charleston Southern shot 41.3% from the field and made 26 of their 63 attempts. Longwood recorded 25 out of 56 shots from the field for a shooting percentage of 44.6% and converted 3 of 9 from long range (33.3%). They made 28 free throws, achieving 82.4% efficiency. Charleston Southern committed 24 personal fouls, giving Longwood numerous chances at the charity stripe. The Lancers managed to grab 30 total rebounds, split into 24 defensive and 6 offensive.
Elijah Tucker was pivotal for Longwood, scoring 21 points in 38 minutes of action while also contributing 1 assist. He shot an impressive 72.7% from the floor, going 8 of 11, with 9 rebounds.
Longwood’s current record stands at 12-10 this season. They commit an average of 18.7 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 76.0%. The Lancers average 13.4 assists per game (ranking 241st nationally), and they turn the ball over 14.1 times per game. They have accrued a total of 1,707 points this year, averaging 77.6 points per game, with an average of 36.8 rebounds. In offensive efficiency, Longwood rates at 46.8% shooting from the field, which ranks 99th in D-1.
On the defensive front, Longwood is positioned 167th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 73.1. They induce an average of 14.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field (ranking 219th in D-1). They’ve conceded 32.4% on three-point attempts (177 out of 547) and give up 70.1% from the free-throw line. Additionally, the Lancers allow 13.1 assists and 31.8 rebounds per contest, ranking them 165th and 45th in college basketball respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup?
Recommendation: Bet on High Point
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