Christmas, Napper Power Longwood Past UNC Asheville For NCAA Tournament Berth – News18

HIGH POINT, N.C.: Michael Christmas scored 18 factors, Walyn Napper approached triple-double territory and fifth-seeded Longwood defeated No. 2 UNC Asheville 85-59 on Sunday to win the Big South Conference Tournament.

The victory sends the Lancers to the NCAA Tournament for the second time. They additionally certified in 2022.

After scoring 42 factors within the first half, the Lancers stored it going after halftime. They pushed their result in 25 factors throughout the first 4 minutes they usually led by at the very least 25 all through the ultimate 9 minutes. They shot 59.6% for the sport, with 7 of 13 from 3-level distance, and had been a strong 16 of 23 from the free-throw line.

Napper had 10 factors, 11 assists and 7 rebounds for Longwood (21-13). Szymon Zapala had 17 factors and 7 rebounds. Jesper Granlund and Johnathan Massie scored 11 factors every.

Drew Pember led UNC Asheville (22-12) with 14 factors.

Longwood dominated the primary half, taking pictures 60% and scoring 30 factors within the paint on the way in which to a 42-24 halftime lead. Zapala scored 10 factors on 5-for-7 taking pictures and Napper had six assists. A 13-0 run led to a 22-6 benefit and the Lancers led by at the very least 13 factors for the rest of the half.

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