High Point defeats Longwood 80-67
High Point Holds Off Late Surge from Longwood, Wins Conference Showdown 80-67
The Qubein Center erupted in a frenzy of cheers and applause as High Point University handed visiting Longwood a tough 80-67 defeat on Monday night. The Panthers' strong defensive effort and balanced offense proved too much for the Lancers to handle, as they improved their conference standing with a well-deserved win.
Despite trailing by just two points at halftime (42-40), High Point's defense stiffened in the second half, limiting Longwood to just 27 points. Meanwhile, the Panthers' offense continued to click, with senior forward Jordan Allen leading the charge.
Allen, who finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds, was instrumental in securing High Point's victory. The veteran forward played a key role in the team's fast-break attack, scoring several easy layups and drawing fouls that sent him to the line for clutch free throws.
"We knew it was going to be a battle," Allen said in a post-game interview. "Longwood is an excellent team, but we were determined to come out on top."
The Panthers' victory marked their fourth straight win in conference play, as they continue to climb the standings in the Big South Conference.
High Point's defense was a major factor in their success, as they held Longwood to just 27 points in the second half. The Lancers struggled with free throw shooting, missing 7 of 12 attempts, which proved costly down the stretch.
Longwood, meanwhile, struggled to find its rhythm offensively, particularly from beyond the arc. Despite hitting 35% of its three-point attempts, the Lancers were unable to overcome their inability to score in transition.
The win marked High Point's sixth straight victory over Longwood, as they improved their all-time record between the two teams to 25-15.
Game Stats:
* Field Goals: High Point (28/53) - 53.0%, Longwood (26/55) - 47.0%
* Free Throws: High Point (17/22) - 77.0%, Longwood (8/12) - 67.0%
* Rebounds: High Point (28) - Off: 6, Def: 22; Longwood (32) - Off: 11, Def: 21
* Assists: High Point (15), Longwood (12)
* Turnovers: High Point (10), Longwood (15)
The win gives the Panthers a much-needed boost as they head into their next conference matchup. With their strong defense and balanced offense, High Point is poised to make a deep run in the postseason.
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