NCAAB · Final/OT

Longwood Edges Charleston Southern in Overtime Thriller

Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Joan Perry Brock Center

Longwood Lancers 81, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Longwood Lancers?

Longwood Lancers beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 81-79 at Joan Perry Brock Center on January 23, 2026.

Who was favored in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Longwood Lancers?

Longwood Lancers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling overtime contest, the Longwood Lancers narrowly defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 81-79 at the Joan Perry Brock Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with identical records of 12-10 for Longwood and 11-11 for Charleston Southern, making this a critical fixture in their respective seasons.

The Lancers showcased a solid home performance, boasting a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Charleston Southern struggled with a recent away record of 2-3. Longwood had a scoring average of 77.1 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing an average of 70.6 points. In contrast, the Buccaneers averaged 84.8 points scored but also allowed 79.0 points, indicating a more offense-oriented style that has not translated into consistent success lately, as they entered the game on a four-game losing streak.

In the lead-up to the game, Longwood's recent form included a decisive victory against Gardner-Webb, where they won 91-56, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, they also faced challenges, losing to Radford 83-85 in a closely contested match. On the other hand, Charleston Southern's recent results included a narrow loss to Presbyterian Blue Hose, 83-87, which added to their struggles on the road.

The head-to-head record between these two teams was tied at 1-1, with Longwood winning their previous encounter at home 83-78 earlier in the season, while Charleston Southern had bested them 89-85 in their away game. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as both teams sought to establish dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the implications of player availability can often influence game dynamics. The market had Longwood as slight favorites, with DraftKings offering odds of -1.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -122 for Longwood, while Charleston Southern was set at +102.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with the total set at 156.5, reflecting expectations of offensive fireworks from both teams. As the game unfolded, it became evident that both teams were willing to push the pace, leading to a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

In the overtime period, A'lahn Sumler made a crucial 24-foot three-point jumper, giving Charleston Southern a brief lead. However, Longwood responded with a series of scoring plays, including a driving layup from Jaylen Benard and free throws from Johan Nziemi that ultimately sealed the victory for the Lancers.

This game exemplified the competitive nature of NCAAB, with both teams displaying resilience and skill. The final score of 81-79 in favor of Longwood not only highlighted their ability to perform under pressure but also marked a significant moment in their season as they look to build on this momentum.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LONG -1.5	156.5 o -105 / u -115	Charleston Southern Buccaneers +102 · Longwood Lancers -122

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Leaders

PointsElijah Tucker21Longwood Lancers
AssistsJacoi Hutchinson3Longwood Lancers
ReboundsElijah Tucker9Longwood Lancers
PointsA'lahn Sumler30Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsA'lahn Sumler9Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsBrycen Blaine9Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Recent form

Longwood Lancers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.1 scored · 70.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

W91-56vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 22
L83-85at Radford HighlandersJan 17
W77-70vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 10
L61-72at UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 7
L67-80at High Point PanthersJan 3
W82-70vs Winthrop EaglesDec 31
W92-49vs Averett CougarsDec 28
W74-72at North Carolina Central EaglesDec 20
L68-71at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 18
L76-81vs Delaware State HornetsDec 13

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L484.8 scored · 79 allowed per game2-3 away

L83-87at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 22
L81-86vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 15
L82-84vs High Point PanthersJan 10
L77-81at Winthrop EaglesJan 7
W86-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 3
W89-79at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 31
W77-72at Richmond SpidersDec 28
L76-84at Furman PaladinsDec 21
W113-90vs North Florida OspreysDec 18
W84-44vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 9

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15

Box score

Stat	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Longwood Lancers
Field goals	26-63	25-56
Field goal %	41	45
Three-pointers	14-38	3-9
Three-point %	37	33
Free throws	13-20	28-34
Free throw %	65	82
Rebounds	40	37
Offensive rebounds	13	7
Defensive rebounds	27	30
Assists	13	7
Steals	8	16
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	22	17
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	31	26
Fast-break points	2	14
Points in the paint	22	32
Fouls	24	21
Largest lead	3	18
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	10	82

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-55Johan Nziemi makes layup
2nd Half46-56Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-56Reis Jones makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (A'lahn Sumler assists)
2nd Half48-57Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-58Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-58Jesse Hafemeister makes 26-foot three point jumper (A'lahn Sumler assists)
2nd Half51-59Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half51-60Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half51-61Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half53-61A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half53-63Elijah Tucker makes driving layup
2nd Half54-63Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-63Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-63Jesse Hafemeister makes layup (A'lahn Sumler assists)
2nd Half59-63A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half59-65Elijah Tucker makes 6-foot dunk (Johan Nziemi assists)
2nd Half62-65A'lahn Sumler makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-65Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-65Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-66Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-67Elijah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-67A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper
OT67-69Elijah Tucker makes 16-foot jumper
OT68-69A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
OT71-69A'lahn Sumler makes 26-foot three point jumper
OT71-70Johan Nziemi makes free throw 1 of 2
OT71-71Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
OT72-71Brycen Blaine makes free throw 1 of 2
OT73-71Brycen Blaine makes free throw 2 of 2
OT73-73Jacoi Hutchinson makes driving layup
OT73-74Johan Nziemi makes free throw 1 of 2
OT73-75Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
OT76-75A'lahn Sumler makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brycen Blaine assists)
OT78-75A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
OT78-76Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT78-77Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
OT79-77Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 2
OT79-78Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
OT79-80Jaylen Benard makes driving layup
OT79-81Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Longwood Lancers, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.