Longwood defeats Averett 92-49
Longwood Dominates Averett in Statement Win
The Joan Perry Brock Center was the site of a dominating performance by the Longwood Lancers as they cruised to a 92-49 victory over the visiting Averett Eagles on Monday evening.
The home team took control from the opening tip, building a commanding 46-17 halftime lead that would prove insurmountable. The largest lead of the night was 44 points, with Longwood holding a 92-48 advantage at one point in the fourth quarter.
Elijah Tucker led the way for the Lancers, connecting on all five of his field goal attempts to finish with 15 points. Jaylin Payne added eight rebounds, eight points, and two assists, while Emanuel Richards chipped in with four assists and ten points off the bench.
For Averett, Josh Seiler was the primary scoring option, netting 15 points on 41.7% shooting from the field. Timayahs Bracey also had a strong game, contributing eleven points, two assists, and two rebounds.
The Lancers' balanced attack allowed them to outscore their opponents in every category, including field goals (39/59 vs 16/63), two-pointers (33/42 vs 11/34), three-pointers (6/17 vs 5/29), free throws (8/12 vs 12/16), and rebounds (43-29). Longwood also had a significant advantage on the glass, outrebounding Averett by 14.
The difference in shooting efficiency was stark, with Longwood boasting an effective field goal percentage of 71.2% compared to Averett's 29.4%. The Lancers' true shooting percentage was also significantly higher, at 71.6%, while Averett struggled to a 35.0%.
In the end, Longwood's dominance was the story of the night, as they proved their strength in a non-conference matchup against an opponent from out of conference. The victory marked a statement win for the Lancers and sets them up for success in the coming weeks.
Game Statistics
Longwood (HOME):
* Field Goals: 39/59 (66.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 33/42 (78.6%)
* 3-Point FG: 6/17 (35.0%)
* Free Throws: 8/12 (67.0%)
* Rebounds: 43 (Off: 10, Def: 33)
* Assists: 20
* Turnovers: 15
* Steals: 13
* Blocks: 7
* Total Fouls: 15
* Total Points: 92
Averett (AWAY):
* Field Goals: 16/63 (25.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 11/34 (32.4%)
* 3-Point FG: 5/29 (17.0%)
* Free Throws: 12/16 (75.0%)
* Rebounds: 29 (Off: 16, Def: 13)
* Assists: 7
* Turnovers: 19
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 2
* Total Fouls: 11
* Total Points: 49