- Matchup: Longwood Lancers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- Event Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Venue: Buccaneer Fieldhouse, Charleston, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Longwood Lancers (14-14) are set to compete at Buccaneer Fieldhouse this Saturday against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (13-15).
In their previous game, the Longwood Lancers secured a win against USC Upstate, concluding the match with a score of 82-75. Longwood showcased a shooting efficiency of 41.2% (28 of 68), including hitting 10 of 16 three-point attempts (62.5%). From the free-throw line, the Lancers converted 66.7%, making 16 of 24 attempts. They accumulated a total of 36 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive, and recorded 14 assists. Longwood also excelled in defense, forcing 21 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. USC Upstate managed to shoot 41.8% (28 of 67) from the floor and had a few team stats of their own, like 12 assists and 6 steals, while collecting 40 rebounds in total (12 offensive and 28 defensive). USC Upstate’s performance included a free-throw success rate of 56.5%, connecting on 13 out of 23 attempts and only hitting 6 of their 20 three-point shots. The Lancers committed 21 fouls compared to USC Upstate’s 23.
Alphonzo Billups III emerged as a standout player with a shooting percentage of 69.2%, alongside 3 assists. He played for 37 minutes, snagging 8 rebounds and scoring 25 points on 9 of 13 attempts.
With a 14-14 record so far this season, Longwood averages 76.5 points per game (ranking 167th nationally) and achieves a shooting percentage of 46.3%. The Lancers’ three-point shooting stands at 31.4% (172 of 547), and they convert 73.4% of their free throws. Rebounding-wise, Longwood averages 36.7 boards per game, totaling 362 assists this season, which places them 213th in college basketball for assists. They experience an average of 14.0 turnovers and commit 19.2 fouls per game.
In terms of defense, the Lancers typically force 14.8 turnovers and draw an average of 18.5 fouls per game. They allow 31.9% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 154th in terms of opponent points per game at 73.0. Longwood’s defense permits an overall field-goal percentage of 44.3% (702 of 1,583) and surrenders 31.9 rebounds per game. Their ranking in terms of allowed assists stands at 171st with 353 total assists given up for the season.
In their latest outing, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers secured a 75-66 victory over Gardner-Webb. The Buccaneers collected 33 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive for a total of 43. They turned the ball over 10 times and recorded 7 steals. Gardner-Webb committed 16 fouls during the game, enabling the Buccaneers to take 20 free-throw shots, making 13 of them for a 65.0% success rate. Charleston Southern connected on 6 of their 23 three-point attempts (26.1%). They ended the game shooting 41.8% from the floor (28 of 67). The Buccaneers allowed Gardner-Webb to shoot at 38.8% from the field, converting 26 of their 67 attempts, and permitted them 32 total rebounds (7 offensive).
A’lahn Sumler significantly contributed for the Buccaneers, scoring 27 points with a shooting efficiency of 45.5% (10 of 22). He also registered 7 rebounds and 1 assist during his 27 minutes on the court.
This season, Charleston Southern has a record of 13-15. The Buccaneers average 21.2 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 64.7%. They dish out an impressive average of 16.7 assists per game (ranking 44th in college basketball) and commit 14.0 turnovers per game. The Buccaneers have scored a total of 2,315 points this season, averaging 82.7 points per game while securing 42.5 rebounds on average.
Defensively, Charleston Southern allows their opponents to shoot 30.6% from three-point range (173 of 565) and permits 70.1% from the free-throw line. They average 10.8 assists and 38.7 boards allowed per game, ranking 17th and 348th nationally. The Buccaneers rank 311th in the nation in points allowed per game, averaging 79.0. They force 9.6 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 41.6% from the floor, landing them 61st in collegiate rankings.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Go with Longwood
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