Columbia Lions Dominate Longwood Lancers 95-70
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Levien Gymnasium
Columbia Lions 95, Longwood Lancers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Longwood Lancers vs Columbia Lions?
Columbia Lions beat Longwood Lancers 95-70 at Levien Gymnasium on November 23, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Columbia Lions defeated the Longwood Lancers 95-70 at Levien Gymnasium on November 23, 2025. The victory marked the Lions' third consecutive win and showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Lancers decisively.
Columbia entered the game with a home record of 5-1 and had shown improvement in their recent form, winning four of their last five games. Their last match prior to facing Longwood was a solid victory against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, where they won 82-67. The Lions averaged 71.6 points per game while allowing 77.1, indicating a tendency to engage in high-scoring contests. Their recent scoring average in the last five games improved to 71.0 points, with a notable drop in points allowed to 66.0, reflecting a tightening defense.
On the other hand, the Longwood Lancers came into the game with a record of 3-3. They had a mixed performance recently, losing their last game against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks by a narrow margin of 82-83. Longwood's scoring average stood at 79.9 points per game, with an average of 77.3 points allowed, suggesting that they too were involved in high-scoring affairs. However, their last five games yielded a record of 3-2, with an average of 81.2 points scored but also 74.0 points allowed, which indicates defensive vulnerabilities.
The matchup was particularly interesting as it featured two teams with contrasting home and away records. Columbia had a home record of 2-2 while Longwood struggled on the road with a 1-3 record, which added to the Lions' advantage in this fixture.
In terms of previous meetings, no specific historical context was provided in the block, but the recent form of both teams suggested a competitive environment. The Lions were clearly riding a wave of momentum, while the Lancers were looking to bounce back from their recent loss.
Injury updates were not specified in the block, which means both teams likely fielded their strongest lineups for this encounter. The conditions in Levien Gymnasium were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance.
The betting market reflected Columbia's strong position, with the Lions having a home win probability of 1.0 according to the latest odds. This indicated a strong belief in their ability to secure the win, which they ultimately did in impressive fashion.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a dominant display from Columbia, particularly in the second half. Key moments included Ryan Soulis and Jaylin Payne contributing with free throws, while Richard Nweke and Jaylen Benard made significant layups to extend the lead. Avery Brown's three-point jumper capped off the scoring for the Lions, sealing their victory at 95 points.
Overall, the fixture highlighted Columbia's offensive capabilities and their ability to capitalize on home advantage, while Longwood will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsBlair Thompson25Columbia Lions
- AssistsKenny Noland7Columbia Lions
- ReboundsBlair Thompson6Columbia Lions
- PointsRedd Thompson Jr.13Longwood Lancers
- AssistsJacoi Hutchinson4Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsEmanuel Richards5Longwood Lancers
Recent form
Columbia Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak W371.6 scored · 77.1 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W82-67at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 21
- W54-49vs Boston University TerriersNov 19
- W86-72vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 14
- L62-89at UConn HuskiesNov 10
- W71-53at New Haven ChargersNov 7
- L81-100at Cornell Big RedMar 8
- L87-92vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 1
- L68-73vs Princeton TigersMar 1
- L64-90at Yale BulldogsFeb 23
- L61-86at Brown BearsFeb 22
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L179.9 scored · 77.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- L82-83vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 19
- W90-82vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 15
- W82-72vs James Madison DukesNov 13
- L60-78at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 8
- W92-55vs Mary Baldwin Fighting SquirrelsNov 4
- L79-88at Winthrop EaglesMar 8
- W83-66at South Carolina Upstate SpartansMar 1
- L59-85vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 28
- L82-87at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 22
- W90-77vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 20
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 |
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
Box score
| Stat | Longwood Lancers | Columbia Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-55 | 34-66 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 7-15 | 18-36 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 50 |
| Free throws | 11-17 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 30 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-53Emanuel Richards made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-53Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-53Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Elijah Tucker made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-56Kenny Noland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Connor Igoe.
- 2nd Half48-59Kenny Noland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Ritter.
- 2nd Half48-61Gerard O'Keefe made Layup. Assisted by Kenny Noland.
- 2nd Half48-64Blair Thompson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Soulis.
- 2nd Half48-65Ryan Soulis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-65Jaylen Benard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-67Miles Franklin made Dunk.
- 2nd Half49-68Kenny Noland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-69Kenny Noland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-69Jacoi Hutchinson made Jumper. Assisted by Alphonzo Billups III.
- 2nd Half51-70Connor Igoe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-71Connor Igoe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-71Elijah Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacoi Hutchinson.
- 2nd Half54-74Gerard O'Keefe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Connor Igoe.
- 2nd Half56-74Alphonzo Billups III made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-75Mason Ritter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-76Mason Ritter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-76Elijah Tucker made Layup. Assisted by Redd Thompson Jr..
- 2nd Half58-78Mason Ritter made Layup. Assisted by Kenny Noland.
- 2nd Half58-79Mason Ritter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-79Redd Thompson Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Emanuel Richards.
- 2nd Half61-79Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-81Gerard O'Keefe made Jumper. Assisted by Mason Ritter.
- 2nd Half61-83Kenny Noland made Layup. Assisted by Connor Igoe.
- 2nd Half61-86Blair Thompson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenny Noland.
- 2nd Half62-86Jerome Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-86Jerome Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-89Blair Thompson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Richard Nweke.
- 2nd Half63-90Ryan Soulis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-90Jaylin Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-92Richard Nweke made Layup. Assisted by Miles Franklin.
- 2nd Half65-92Jaylin Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-92Jaylen Benard made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Kelly.
- 2nd Half69-92Jaylin Payne made Layup. Assisted by Jerome Williams.
- 2nd Half69-95Avery Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hampton Sanders.
- 2nd Half70-95Jerome Williams made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Columbia Lions, below favours Longwood Lancers.
Venue
- Levien GymnasiumNew York, NY
- Attendance793
- OfficialsNathan Farrell, Matt Lavigne, Jason Bradwell
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