South Carolina Upstate takes down Longwood 72-67

Published Feb. 15, 2023 10:02 p.m. ET

Associated Press

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Gainey scored 17 points as South Carolina Upstate beat Longwood 72-67 on Wednesday night.

Gainey was 6-of-17 shooting, including 4 for 13 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Spartans (13-13, 8-7 Big South Conference). Justin Bailey shot 5 for 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Khydarius Smith shot 6 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 14 points.

DeShaun Wade led the Lancers (18-10, 10-5) in scoring, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds. Isaiah Wilkins added 12 points and eight rebounds for Longwood. In addition, Walyn Napper had 11 points.

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Both teams play on Saturday. South Carolina Upstate visits High Point while Longwood hosts Radford.

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