The Longwood Lancers (8-20) will travel to Paul Porter Arena to meet the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (14-14) in their home finale. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20 and can be seen on ES3.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Charleston Southern 84-76 on Thursday. Isaiah Ivey was a key piece with 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists. The Lancers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 88-80 loss against High Point on Thursday. Darrion Allen led the team in scoring with 22 points.
Lotanna Nwogbo has upped his play for the Lancers, averaging 18.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over the past five games.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Runnin’ Bulldogs winning the first matchup 67-66. Allen finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
On average, Gardner-Webb has 72.3 possessions per game and scores 1.036 points on each possession. Longwood has both fewer possessions (69.8) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.028).
Gardner-Webb has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.6%. Longwood is an abysmal 2-17 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the Longwood Lancers attempt 19.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Gardner-Webb is 11-14, while Longwood has a poor record of 3-9.
Gardner-Webb ranks 34th in offensive rebounding. Longwood ranks 188th in defensive rebounding.
Longwood has forced an average turnover rate of 18.4% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 18.4% or higher, Gardner-Webb is an even 8-8.
