Wade lifts Longwood over UNC Asheville for 9th straight win

Published Feb. 2, 2022 10:01 p.m. ET
Associated Press

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — DeShaun Wade scored 17 points and Longwood stretched its winning streak to nine games with a 56-48 victory over UNC Asheville on Wednesday night.

Wade made 4 of 6 from 3-point range for the Lancers (16-5, 8-0 Big South Conference). Zac Watson had 12 points. Isaiah Wilkins had eight rebounds.

Both teams set season lows for scoring during the game. Longwood scored 22 second-half points, the lowest of the season for the visitors, while the 15 points in the first half for UNC Asheville marked the fewest of the season for the hosts.

Coty Jude had 14 points for the Bulldogs (12-10, 4-5). Drew Pember had four blocks.

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