NCAAB · Final

Presbyterian Tops Longwood in Close Contest

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Templeton Center

Presbyterian Blue Hose 72, Longwood Lancers 65, 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 Longwood Lancers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose?

Presbyterian Blue Hose beat Longwood Lancers 72-65 at Templeton Center on February 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Longwood Lancers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose?

Presbyterian Blue Hose were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

In a hard-fought matchup, the Presbyterian Blue Hose secured a 72-65 victory over the Longwood Lancers at the Templeton Center on February 20, 2026. This win not only marked a significant moment for the Blue Hose but also demonstrated their resilience after a challenging season. With this victory, Presbyterian improved their record to 15-14, while Longwood fell to 14-16.

Both teams entered the game with identical records of 14-14 for Presbyterian and 14-15 for Longwood, showcasing the competitive nature of this fixture. Presbyterian's recent form has seen them go 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 75.0 points scored and 74.7 points allowed. They were coming off a win against UNC Asheville, where they narrowly edged out a 58-57 victory. In contrast, Longwood also posted a 5-5 record over their last ten games, averaging 76.7 points scored and 72.5 points allowed. They had recently defeated South Carolina Upstate 82-75.

At home, Presbyterian has a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Longwood has struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. This home advantage proved crucial for Presbyterian as they sought to capitalize on their home court and improve their standing in the league.

In their previous meetings, Presbyterian had a slight edge with a 2-1 record against Longwood. Their last encounter on January 10, 2026, ended in a 70-77 loss for Presbyterian, but they had won the two prior matchups, including a notable 77-68 victory on February 15, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either side, which meant both teams were likely at full strength for this important contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Presbyterian favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The moneyline odds were -142 for Presbyterian and +120 for Longwood, indicating a competitive matchup.

Conditions in the Templeton Center were favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for both teams and their supporters. The game featured several key scoring plays, notably from Triston Wilson, who made crucial free throws and a pullup jump shot that helped secure the win for Presbyterian in the closing moments.

Viewers were treated to a display of tenacity and skill, particularly from Presbyterian, who demonstrated their ability to close out games effectively. The final score of 72-65 reflects the tightly contested nature of the game, with both teams fighting for every point. As the season progresses, this victory could prove pivotal for Presbyterian as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PRES -2.5	139.5 o -110 / u -110	Longwood Lancers +120 · Presbyterian Blue Hose -142

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Leaders

PointsTriston Wilson28Presbyterian Blue Hose
AssistsJD Bowden5Presbyterian Blue Hose
ReboundsJaylen Peterson11Presbyterian Blue Hose
PointsElijah Tucker22Longwood Lancers
AssistsJacoi Hutchinson2Longwood Lancers
ReboundsElijah Tucker6Longwood Lancers

Recent form

Presbyterian Blue Hose

Last 10: 5-5Streak W175 scored · 74.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W58-57at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 14
L67-84at Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 13
W68-62vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 7
L84-93vs Radford HighlandersJan 31
L81-84at High Point PanthersJan 30
L72-82vs Winthrop EaglesJan 24
W87-83vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 22
W92-55at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 17
W71-70vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 15
L70-77at Longwood LancersJan 10

Longwood Lancers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W176.7 scored · 72.5 allowed per game1-3 away

W82-75vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansFeb 14
L74-79vs UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 13
L74-79at Winthrop EaglesFeb 7
W86-66at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 5
L59-71vs High Point PanthersJan 31
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

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	Longwood Lancers	Presbyterian Blue Hose
Field goals	27-49	26-46
Field goal %	55	57
Three-pointers	3-9	4-11
Three-point %	33	36
Free throws	8-16	16-26
Free throw %	50	62
Rebounds	27	27
Offensive rebounds	8	7
Defensive rebounds	19	20
Assists	8	13
Steals	8	14
Blocks	0	4
Turnovers	19	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	25
Fast-break points	5	20
Points in the paint	36	34
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	14	7
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	64	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-31Elijah Tucker makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half39-33Triston Wilson makes 8-foot dunk
2nd Half40-33Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-33Johan Nziemi makes layup (Alphonzo Billups III assists)
2nd Half42-35Jaylen Peterson makes 7-foot dunk (JD Bowden assists)
2nd Half44-35Elijah Tucker makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half44-37Jonah Pierce makes 3-foot dunk (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half44-39Carl Parrish makes layup
2nd Half47-39Elijah Tucker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Benard assists)
2nd Half47-41Triston Wilson makes layup (Carl Parrish assists)
2nd Half47-43JD Bowden makes layup (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half47-44JD Bowden makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-47Carl Parrish makes 25-foot three point jumper (Khalon Hudson assists)
2nd Half47-49Carl Parrish makes layup (JD Bowden assists)
2nd Half47-50Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-51Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-51Emanuel Richards makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-51Johan Nziemi makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half51-53Carl Parrish makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (JD Bowden assists)
2nd Half51-56Carl Parrish makes 23-foot three point jumper (JD Bowden assists)
2nd Half53-56Elijah Tucker makes 10-foot hook shot
2nd Half55-56Johan Nziemi makes layup
2nd Half55-58Jaylen Peterson makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half57-58Alphonzo Billups III makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
2nd Half57-59Jonah Pierce makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-60Jonah Pierce makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-60Elijah Tucker makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-62Jonah Pierce makes 9-foot dunk (JD Bowden assists)
2nd Half59-64Jonah Pierce makes driving layup
2nd Half60-64Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-64Elijah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-66Triston Wilson makes layup
2nd Half63-66Alphonzo Billups III makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-68Triston Wilson makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half63-69Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-70Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-70Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-70Elijah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-71Carl Parrish makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-72Carl Parrish makes free throw 2 of 2