Longwood defeats South Carolina Upstate 72-65

Published Jan. 14, 2023 10:57 p.m. ET

Associated Press

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — DeShaun Wade scored 19 points as Longwood beat South Carolina Upstate 72-65 on Saturday night.

Wade also added five rebounds for the Lancers (13-6, 5-1 Big South Conference). Jesper Granlund scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Wilkins shot 3 for 9 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Khydarius Smith led the way for the Spartans (8-9, 3-3) with 16 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Jordan Gainey added 15 points and four assists for South Carolina Upstate. Mysta Goodloe finished with 14 points and two steals.

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Both teams play again on Wednesday. Longwood hosts Gardner-Webb and South Carolina Upstate hosts Presbyterian.

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