Gardner-Webb defeats Longwood 92-87
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Anthony Selden's 27 points helped Gardner-Webb defeat Longwood 92-87 on Wednesday night.
Selden had seven rebounds for the Runnin' Bulldogs (9-12, 4-4 Big South Conference). Darryl Simmons II scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Pharell Boyogueno had 15 points and shot 4 for 8 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Kyrell Luc finished with 25 points, six assists and four steals for the Lancers (16-7, 5-3). Michael Christmas added 19 points for Longwood. Johan Nziemi finished with 13 points and two blocks.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Gardner-Webb visits Winthrop and Longwoodplays Charleston Southern on the road.
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