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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Duquesne, Longwood meet in NIT
Longwood Lancers (22-11, 13-6 Big South) at Duquesne Dukes (19-12, 10-10 A-10) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne and Longwood square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Dukes' record in A-10 play is 10-10, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. Duquesne is 1-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Lancers' record in Big South games is 13-6. Longwood leads the Big South with 10.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Otaifo Esenabhalu averaging 3.2. Duquesne averages 10.2 made 3-pointers per game, 5.0 more made shots than the 5.2 per game Longwood allows. Longwood has shot at a 41.9% rate from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points greater than the 39.2% shooting opponents of Duquesne have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Megan McConnell is scoring 18.3 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Dukes. Jerni Kiaku is averaging 10.9 points over the last 10 games. Amor Harris is averaging 10.8 points for the Lancers. Malea Brown is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dukes: 4-6, averaging 65.3 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.1 points per game. Lancers: 6-4, averaging 64.2 points, 32.1 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 10.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.3 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Duquesne, Longwood meet in NIT
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne and Longwood square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Dukes' record in A-10 play is 10-10, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. Duquesne is 1-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Lancers' record in Big South games is 13-6. Longwood leads the Big South with 10.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Otaifo Esenabhalu averaging 3.2. Duquesne averages 10.2 made 3-pointers per game, 5.0 more made shots than the 5.2 per game Longwood allows. Longwood has shot at a 41.9% rate from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points greater than the 39.2% shooting opponents of Duquesne have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Megan McConnell is scoring 18.3 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Dukes. Jerni Kiaku is averaging 10.9 points over the last 10 games. Amor Harris is averaging 10.8 points for the Lancers. Malea Brown is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dukes: 4-6, averaging 65.3 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.1 points per game. Lancers: 6-4, averaging 64.2 points, 32.1 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 10.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.3 points.


USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Longwood vs. Radford women's basketball tickets still available for Saturday, March 8
Longwood vs. Radford women's basketball tickets still available for Saturday, March 8 The No. 2 seed Longwood Lancers (21-10) and the No. 3 seed Radford Highlanders (14-16) will try to advance in the Big South tournament on Saturday as they square off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Buy tickets for Longwood vs. Radford Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Longwood vs. Radford game information Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Saturday, March 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET 8:30 p.m. ET Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Johnson City, Tennessee Venue: Freedom Hall Civic Center Freedom Hall Civic Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on Fubo! Longwood leaders Kiki McIntyre: 9.9 PTS, 3.9 REB, 3.3 AST, 4.0 STL, 0.2 BLK 9.9 PTS, 3.9 REB, 3.3 AST, 4.0 STL, 0.2 BLK Otaifo Esenabhalu: 8.0 PTS, 8.5 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.6 BLK 8.0 PTS, 8.5 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.6 BLK Mariah Wilson: 10.3 PTS, 3.4 REB, 1.6 AST, 2.3 STL, 0.3 BLK 10.3 PTS, 3.4 REB, 1.6 AST, 2.3 STL, 0.3 BLK Malea Brown: 8.7 PTS, 3.6 REB, 2.2 AST, 2.6 STL, 0.2 BLK 8.7 PTS, 3.6 REB, 2.2 AST, 2.6 STL, 0.2 BLK Amor Harris: 10.8 PTS, 2.4 REB, 0.9 AST, 1.0 STL, 0.1 BLK Radford leaders Joi Williams: 12.2 PTS, 1.2 STL, 43.9 FG%, 38.5 3PT% (60-for-156) 12.2 PTS, 1.2 STL, 43.9 FG%, 38.5 3PT% (60-for-156) Cate Carlson: 10.3 PTS, 1.1 STL, 36.0 FG%, 37.9 3PT% (47-for-124) 10.3 PTS, 1.1 STL, 36.0 FG%, 37.9 3PT% (47-for-124) Taylor Napper: 9.2 PTS, 48.2 FG%, 28.6 3PT% (6-for-21) 9.2 PTS, 48.2 FG%, 28.6 3PT% (6-for-21) Kirah Dandridge: 4.6 PTS, 39.0 FG%, 26.5 3PT% (13-for-49) 4.6 PTS, 39.0 FG%, 26.5 3PT% (13-for-49) Makayla Firebaugh: 7.4 PTS, 34.7 FG%, 32.8 3PT% (38-for-116) Longwood vs. Radford stats breakdown The Lancers shot 38.3% from the field last season, 1.6 percentage points lower than the 39.9% the Highlanders allowed to opponents. The Highlanders' 37.1% shooting percentage from the field last season was 4.1 percentage points lower than the Lancers given up to their opponents (41.2%). Radford had put together a 1-1 record against the spread and a 4-1 straight up record in games it shot over 41.2% from the field. The Lancers and the Highlanders grabbed rebounds at nearly the same rate last season (31.8 and 31.7 boards per game, respectively). The Lancers were the 205th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Highlanders finished 215th. Last year, the Lancers averaged just 0.4 fewer points per game (61.0) than the Highlanders gave up (61.4). The Highlanders' 57.5 points per game last year were 11.2 fewer points than the 68.7 the Lancers gave up. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub

Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Longwood Lancers play the Radford Highlanders in Big South Tournament
Radford Highlanders (14-16, 11-6 Big South) vs. Longwood Lancers (21-10, 12-5 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Longwood and Radford meet in the Big South Tournament. The Lancers have gone 12-5 against Big South opponents, with a 9-5 record in non-conference play. Longwood is the Big South leader with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Otaifo Esenabhalu averaging 3.3. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Highlanders' record in Big South games is 11-6. Radford is 5-12 against opponents over .500. Longwood's average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Radford gives up. Radford has shot at a 40.8% clip from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points higher than the 39.9% shooting opponents of Longwood have averaged. The teams did not meet during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Amor Harris is shooting 48.5% and averaging 10.8 points for the Lancers. Malea Brown is averaging 10.4 points over the last 10 games. Joi Williams is shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Highlanders, while averaging 12.2 points. Cate Carlson is shooting 37.9% and averaging 13.4 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lancers: 6-4, averaging 63.0 points, 27.9 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 10.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 57.6 points per game. Highlanders: 7-3, averaging 67.4 points, 26.7 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.7 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Associated Press
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Longwood Lancers play the Radford Highlanders in Big South Tournament
Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Longwood and Radford meet in the Big South Tournament. The Lancers have gone 12-5 against Big South opponents, with a 9-5 record in non-conference play. Longwood is the Big South leader with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Otaifo Esenabhalu averaging 3.3. The Highlanders' record in Big South games is 11-6. Radford is 5-12 against opponents over .500. Longwood's average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Radford gives up. Radford has shot at a 40.8% clip from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points higher than the 39.9% shooting opponents of Longwood have averaged. The teams did not meet during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Amor Harris is shooting 48.5% and averaging 10.8 points for the Lancers. Malea Brown is averaging 10.4 points over the last 10 games. Joi Williams is shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Highlanders, while averaging 12.2 points. Cate Carlson is shooting 37.9% and averaging 13.4 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lancers: 6-4, averaging 63.0 points, 27.9 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 10.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 57.6 points per game. Highlanders: 7-3, averaging 67.4 points, 26.7 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.7 points. ___