Longwood Dominates Mary Baldwin in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Joan Perry Brock Center
Longwood Lancers 92, Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels vs Longwood Lancers?
Longwood Lancers beat Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels 92-55 at Joan Perry Brock Center on November 3, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Longwood Lancers triumphed over the Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels with a final score of 92-55 at the Joan Perry Brock Center. This victory marks Longwood's second consecutive win against Mary Baldwin, having previously defeated them 97-40 in their last meeting on December 8, 2024. The Lancers, now holding a home record of 1-0 this season, showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 77.4 points scored per game in their last ten outings, despite a challenging recent form that saw them with a record of 2-8.
Longwood's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last ten games yielding only two victories. They entered this game on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Winthrop Eagles 79-88 in their previous outing. The Lancers' scoring average during this stretch was 77.4 points per game, while they allowed an average of 81.5 points, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end. At home, their record stood at 1-3 prior to this match, reflecting some struggles in their own arena.
On the other hand, Mary Baldwin came into the game with a dismal record of 0-2 in their last two games, having suffered heavy defeats against Longwood and the James Madison Dukes, where they lost 52-100. The Fighting Squirrels have averaged only 46 points scored in their last two games, while allowing an alarming average of 98.5 points. Their away record now stands at 0-2, further complicating their early-season efforts.
The conditions at the Joan Perry Brock Center were favorable for the Lancers, who capitalized on their home advantage. The game featured several scoring plays that highlighted Longwood's offensive capabilities, including a series of successful free throws and impressive dunks by players like Jaylen Benard, who contributed significantly to the scoreline with a dunk and a layup assisted by Elijah Kelly.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about any players missing from either side, so both teams appeared to field their full rosters for this matchup.
As for the betting market, Longwood was heavily favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong position going into the game. This was indicative of the confidence in their ability to secure a victory, especially after their previous encounter with Mary Baldwin.
Overall, the fixture proved to be a showcase of Longwood's potential as they look to build on this win in the early stages of the season. The Lancers' ability to score efficiently and maintain control of the game will be key areas to monitor as they progress, while Mary Baldwin will need to regroup and address their scoring woes if they hope to turn their season around.
Leaders
- PointsJohan Nziemi16Longwood Lancers
- AssistsElijah Tucker2Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsJohan Nziemi9Longwood Lancers
- PointsRaymond Benton14Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels
- AssistsMarquis Dunklin3Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels
- ReboundsJamal Ukaegbu5Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels
Recent form
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L177.4 scored · 81.5 allowed per game1-3 at home
- 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
- L68-77vs Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 15
- L72-83at High Point PanthersFeb 14
- L69-71vs Radford HighlandersFeb 8
- L85-89at Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 1
- L87-92at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 30
Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels
Last 2: 0-2Streak L246 scored · 98.5 allowed per game0-2 away
- L40-97at Longwood LancersDec 8
- L52-100at James Madison DukesNov 13
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 | Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels | Longwood Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-57 | 31-58 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 8-27 | 2-9 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 22 |
| Free throws | 5-9 | 28-40 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 13 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
| Steals | 13 | 15 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 32 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 54 |
| Fouls | 23 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 40 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-48Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-49Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-50Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-51Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-51CJ Goode made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-53Jaylen Benard made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-53Raymond Benton made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-55Jaylen Benard made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-56Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-57Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-60Johan Nziemi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Emanuel Richards.
- 2nd Half41-61Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-62Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-62Corey Easton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tucker Shifflett.
- 2nd Half44-64Emanuel Richards made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Tucker.
- 2nd Half44-66Jacoi Hutchinson made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-68Elijah Tucker made Layup. Assisted by Redd Thompson Jr..
- 2nd Half44-69Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-71Jaylen Benard made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half44-72Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-73Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-74Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-76KJ McClurg made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-76Mary Baldwin made Jumper. Assisted by CJ Goode.
- 2nd Half46-78Jacoi Hutchinson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-78made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-78made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-80Jacoi Hutchinson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-80CJ Goode made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half50-82Emanuel Richards made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-83Emanuel Richards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-85Jacoi Hutchinson made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-85made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-87Jaylen Benard made Dunk.
- 2nd Half51-89Jaylen Benard made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Kelly.
- 2nd Half51-90Isaiah Kalala made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-91Isaiah Kalala made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-92KJ McClurg made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Longwood Lancers, below favours Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels.
Venue
- Joan Perry Brock CenterFarmville, VA
- Attendance2341
- OfficialsBrelan Hillman, Moe Najmyar, Chelsea Schweers
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