Longwood Lancers @ Radford Highlanders
17-12, 5-9 Big South
82
17-12, 5-9 Big South
15-14, 5-9 Big South
88
15-14, 5-9 Big South
Smith puts up 21, Radford beats Longwood 88-82
RADFORD, Va. -- — DaQuan Smith's 21 points helped Radford defeat Longwood 88-82 on Saturday.
Smith shot 6 for 13 (6 for 12 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (15-14, 5-9 Big South Conference). Justin Archer scored 17 points and Kenyon Giles added 17 points apiece.
The Lancers (17-12, 5-9) were led in scoring by Walyn Napper, who finished with 21 points and four assists. Michael Christmas added 17 points and two steals for Longwood. In addition, Elijah Tucker finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
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Game Information
Radford, VA
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Referee:Keith Fogleman
Referee:J.W. Lucas
Referee:Eddie Shannon
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 31-5 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 4-29 |
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