Longwood erased much of a 15-point second-half deficit and twice pulled within three, but couldn’t complete the comeback in an 82-73 loss at Saint Joseph’s. Alphonzo Billups III led the Lancers with 17 points; Jaylen Benard added 13 points and 10 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph’s 82, Longwood 73
  • Longwood’s largest deficit: 15 points
  • Billups: 17 points; MJ Williams: 14; Benard and TJ Robinson: 13 each
  • Longwood shot 48.5% in the second half and made 11 3-pointers
Yes, But

Longwood’s second-half shooting fueled the rally, but Saint Joseph’s answered in the closing minutes. The Lancers had a chance to tie at 65-62, but Benard’s 3-pointer missed; the Hawks then rebuilt their lead and scored nine of the final 12 points.

What’s Next

Longwood returns home Saturday to host North Carolina Central at 3 p.m. during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.

Bottom Line

The comeback showed Longwood’s resilience, but converting a late chance to tie—and stopping Saint Joseph’s response—proved decisive.