February 1st, 2024
High Point, NC- On Thursday night amidst a raucous crowd, the High Point Panthers (18-4, 7-0) played host to the Longwood Lancers(14-8, 2-5) in a Big South conference battle.
1⃣1⃣th win in a row.
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 2, 2024
1⃣6⃣th win in their last 17.@HPUMBB rolls past Longwood on Wildcard Thursday!#BigSouthMBB pic.twitter.com/ZFKOGpmoeI
The Panthers, who are off to their best start in school history, were completely dominant in the first half after a blistering start from Trae Benham and Kimani Hamilton. The 2 combined for 25 first half points. High Point had 3 in double figures with Kezza Giffa chipping in another 12 first half points. The lead was 19 for the Panthers at the half with the score 50-31. Benham also led the Panthers in rebounding with 4 total.
The block ➕ the SLAM! @HPUMBB is having fun tonight inside the Qubein Center!#BigSouthMBB x 📺 ESPNU pic.twitter.com/tzWdFHxRxc
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 2, 2024
Longwood was paced by James Madison transfer Elijah Tucker who had 12 first half points to go along with 4 rebounds. Longwood finished with 35.7% shooting in the first half and only 20% from 3 point land.
Packed house for the bright lights.
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 2, 2024
Welcome to #BigSouthMBB Wildcard Thursday! 👏 pic.twitter.com/tJVBaaZHJT
