Longwood Lancers Edge Spartans in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Joan Perry Brock Center
Longwood Lancers 82, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 75, 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 South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Longwood Lancers?
Longwood Lancers beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 82-75 at Joan Perry Brock Center on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Longwood Lancers?
Longwood Lancers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime finish, the Longwood Lancers defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 82-75 at the Joan Perry Brock Center. This victory marked an important moment for the Lancers, who improved their record to 15-14, while the Spartans fell to 11-17 on the season. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Lancers looking to bounce back from a recent losing streak and the Spartans aiming to build on their earlier victory against Longwood.
The Lancers entered the game with a home record of 14-14 and a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, having lost their last two. They averaged 74.6 points scored and allowed 72.2 points during this stretch. The most recent game for Longwood saw them fall to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 79-74, adding to their struggles. In contrast, the Spartans had an away record of 11-16, with a 3-7 record in their last ten games, and had lost their last game against the High Point Panthers 95-70. South Carolina Upstate averaged 71.8 points scored and allowed 80.2 points in their recent performances.
Historically, the Lancers had a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings against the Spartans, leading the series 2-1. Their most recent encounter prior to this game took place on January 30, 2026, where the Spartans triumphed 65-60 at home. The previous two matchups, however, saw Longwood win decisively, including an 83-66 victory in March 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block provided no specific details, but it is common for teams to face challenges in this area as the season progresses. The absence of key players can significantly impact team performance, particularly in tightly contested games.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Lancers favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected the expectations of a competitive game, with the Lancers holding a money line of -265 and the Spartans at +215.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a mid-February basketball game, with fans filling the stands to support their teams. The atmosphere was electric, with both sides looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage and secure a crucial win.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle that culminated in overtime. Key moments included clutch free throws and critical three-point shots that kept the score tight. The Lancers ultimately secured the win in overtime, with Elijah Tucker playing a pivotal role by scoring crucial points in the extra period, including a layup and several free throws. The final score of 82-75 reflects the intensity of the matchup and the resilience of the Lancers as they fought to secure the victory at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LONG -6.5 | 147.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans +215 · Longwood Lancers -265 |
Leaders
- PointsAlphonzo Billups III25Longwood Lancers
- AssistsJaylen Benard4Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsElijah Tucker10Longwood Lancers
- PointsKarmani Gregory23South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsCarmelo Adkins6South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsMason Bendinger9South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L274.6 scored · 72.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- 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
- L61-72at UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 7
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak L171.8 scored · 80.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L70-95vs High Point PanthersFeb 13
- W100-94vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 7
- L67-76at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 4
- W65-60vs Longwood LancersJan 30
- L65-67at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 24
- L69-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 21
- L69-89at High Point PanthersJan 18
- W86-81at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 15
- L50-71vs Winthrop EaglesJan 10
- L77-86at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 3
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 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | Longwood Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-67 | 28-68 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 6-20 | 10-16 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 63 |
| Free throws | 13-23 | 16-24 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 24 |
| Assists | 12 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 9 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 30 |
| Fouls | 23 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 9 | 76 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-49Karmani Gregory makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half47-49Breylin Garcia makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half47-52Alphonzo Billups III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half50-52Carmelo Adkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half52-52Mason Bendinger makes layup (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half53-52Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-54Redd Thompson Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-54Karmani Gregory makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half55-55Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-56Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-58Elijah Tucker makes 4-foot dunk (Alphonzo Billups III assists)
- 2nd Half56-61Redd Thompson Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-61Karmani Gregory makes 15-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-64Alphonzo Billups III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Benard assists)
- 2nd Half60-64Mason Bendinger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-64Jafeth Martinez makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half63-64Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-67Alphonzo Billups III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Benard assists)
- 2nd Half65-67Karmani Gregory makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-68Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-69Redd Thompson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-69Jafeth Martinez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-69Jafeth Martinez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-69Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT69-72Alphonzo Billups III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacoi Hutchinson assists)
- OT70-72Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT70-73Jaylen Benard makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT71-73Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT72-73Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT72-74Johan Nziemi makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT72-75Emanuel Richards makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT75-75Karmani Gregory makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- OT75-76Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT75-77Elijah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT75-79Elijah Tucker makes layup (Alphonzo Billups III assists)
- OT75-80Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT75-81Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT75-82Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Longwood Lancers, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- Joan Perry Brock CenterFarmville, VA
- Attendance2173
- OfficialsEddie Shannon, Ian McClenny, Chase Furlough
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