High Point Panthers Defeat Longwood Lancers 71-59
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Joan Perry Brock Center
High Point Panthers 71, Longwood Lancers 59, 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 High Point Panthers vs Longwood Lancers?
High Point Panthers beat Longwood Lancers 71-59 at Joan Perry Brock Center on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in High Point Panthers vs Longwood Lancers?
High Point Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the High Point Panthers secured a 71-59 victory over the Longwood Lancers at the Joan Perry Brock Center. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with High Point boasting a strong 20-4 record compared to Longwood's 12-12. The Panthers have been in excellent form recently, winning nine of their last ten games and currently riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 91.2 points in those last ten games, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Longwood, on the other hand, has struggled somewhat, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. They have averaged 76.8 points scored while allowing 69.8 points during this stretch. The Lancers have performed well at home, holding a 5-0 record in their last five home games, but their overall away performance has been less impressive, with only one win in five attempts.
In their previous meetings this season, High Point defeated Longwood 80-67 on January 3, 2026, and also won 83-72 on February 14, 2025. Longwood's only victory in their head-to-head record came earlier in the 2025 season when they narrowly edged High Point 82-80 at home. This history adds an extra layer of competitiveness to their matchups, and High Point's recent success against Longwood continued in this latest encounter.
The injury report for both teams did not indicate any significant absences that would impact the game. Both teams fielded their key players, allowing for a competitive matchup. The market reflected High Point's dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 9.5-point favorites, indicating strong expectations for their performance. The total points line was set at 156.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair, which aligns with High Point's scoring ability.
Conditions during the game were conducive to a fast-paced style, and viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill from the Panthers. Key moments included Johan Nziemi making crucial free throws and Redd Thompson Jr. hitting a long three-pointer that helped maintain the Panthers' lead. Longwood attempted to close the gap with a late surge, but High Point's consistent scoring kept them at bay.
Overall, this game underscored High Point's strength as they continue to position themselves as a formidable contender in the league, while Longwood will need to regroup and address their recent inconsistencies as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HPU -9.5 | 156.5 o -110 / u -110 | High Point Panthers -500 · Longwood Lancers +380 |
Leaders
- PointsRedd Thompson Jr.16Longwood Lancers
- AssistsEmanuel Richards3Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsJohan Nziemi7Longwood Lancers
- PointsTerry Anderson22High Point Panthers
- AssistsRob Martin4High Point Panthers
- ReboundsOwen Aquino7High Point Panthers
Recent form
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.8 scored · 69.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L60-65at South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 30
- W81-79vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 24
- 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
High Point Panthers
Last 10: 9-1Streak W391.2 scored · 70.3 allowed per game3-1 away
- W84-81vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 30
- W93-83at Radford HighlandersJan 24
- W89-69vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 18
- L75-92at Winthrop EaglesJan 14
- W84-82at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 10
- W104-49vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 8
- W80-67vs Longwood LancersJan 3
- W87-69at UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 31
- W123-64vs Pfeiffer FalconsDec 28
- W93-47vs Bryant BulldogsDec 23
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 | High Point Panthers | Longwood Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-50 | 22-53 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 8-24 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 33 |
| Free throws | 17-21 | 7-9 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 9 | 11 |
| Steals | 13 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 77 | 17 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-26Emanuel Richards makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-26Owen Aquino makes layup (Rob Martin assists)
- 2nd Half36-26Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-26Terry Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-26Braden Hausen makes 30-foot three point jumper (Rob Martin assists)
- 2nd Half40-28Redd Thompson Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-31Redd Thompson Jr. makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-31Terry Anderson makes layup (Owen Aquino assists)
- 2nd Half42-34Alphonzo Billups III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Jones assists)
- 2nd Half44-34Terry Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half44-36Johan Nziemi makes layup
- 2nd Half45-36Rob Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-36Rob Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-38Johan Nziemi makes 1-foot dunk (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half48-38Vincent Brady II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-41Jaylen Benard makes 22-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Richards assists)
- 2nd Half50-41Rob Martin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-43Alphonzo Billups III makes layup (Elijah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half50-45Redd Thompson Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-45Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Terry Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-46Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-47Elijah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-47Braden Hausen makes layup
- 2nd Half56-47Terry Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half57-47Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-50Redd Thompson Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Johan Nziemi assists)
- 2nd Half59-50Terry Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half61-50Terry Anderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-51Johan Nziemi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-52Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-52Braden Hausen makes 27-foot three point jumper (Owen Aquino assists)
- 2nd Half64-53Johan Nziemi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-54Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-54Owen Aquino makes layup
- 2nd Half66-57Redd Thompson Jr. makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half69-57Terry Anderson makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-57Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-57Terry Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59Johan Nziemi makes layup (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Longwood Lancers, below favours High Point Panthers.
Venue
- Joan Perry Brock CenterFarmville, VA
- Attendance2588
- OfficialsMatt Oblas, Keith Fogleman, Eddie Shannon
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