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Recap - UNC Asheville Defeats Longwood 73-71
UNC Asheville earned a 73-71 victory over Longwood on Thursday, getting 18 points from LJ Thorpe at Kimmel Arena.
UNC Asheville got 18 points from Tajion Jones and another 15 points from DeVon Baker. Lavar Batts Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Lavar Batts Jr. cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Longwood got 17 points from Christian Wilson in a losing cause and another 9 points from Heru Bligen. Shabooty Phillips contributed 8 assists for them, while Leslie Nkereuwem had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UNC Asheville were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Longwood had a 31-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UNC Asheville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Charleston Southern. Longwood will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Hampton.