NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Longwood outlasted Charleston Southern 107-96 in a double-overtime Big South Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at CSU Field House. Jacoi Hutchinson scored 36 points for the Lancers, who overcame a triple-double from Charleston Southern’s A’lahn Sumler. Sumler finished with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Longwood forced 19 turnovers and made 32 of 35 free throws to secure the win. The Lancers improved to 15-15 overall, while the Buccaneers fell to 13-16.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game that defied conventional efficiency and stretched deep into the South Carolina afternoon, Longwood outlasted Charleston Southern in a double-overtime marathon, 107-96, in a Big South Conference men’s basketball thriller on Saturday. The contest, which featured a triple-double, a career-high scoring outburst and a staggering disparity in ball security and second chances, was ultimately decided by the Lancers’ ability to create extra possessions and capitalize at the free-throw line. Longwood guard Jacoi Hutchinson erupted for a career-best 36 points, including 10 in the two overtime periods, to lead the Lancers. His performance was answered by a historic effort from Charleston Southern’s A’lahn Sumler, who recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. But Sumler’s brilliance was undermined by his nine turnovers, a microcosm of his team’s struggles. The Buccaneers, despite shooting a blistering 54.8% from the field and making 13 three-pointers, coughed up the ball 19 times. Longwood converted those miscues into a decisive advantage, registering 12 steals and scoring 28 points off turnovers. The Lancers also dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 18 rebounds to Charleston Southern’s eight, leading to a 21-9 edge in second-chance points. Perhaps the most telling statistic was at the foul line. Longwood, despite its lower field goal percentage, attempted 35 free throws and made 32, a 91.4% clip. Charleston Southern went just 15 for 22 from the stripe. The game’s pivotal sequence arrived at the end of the first overtime. With Charleston Southern leading 93-91, Longwood’s Johan Nziemi was fouled with 42 seconds remaining. He calmly sank both free throws to tie the game. On the ensuing possession, the Lancers’ defense forced a missed shot, and after a scramble, Charleston Southern’s Nate Brafford was fouled with 41 seconds left. He missed both free throws, preserving the tie. Longwood held for the final shot, but Hutchinson’s driving layup was off the mark, sending the game to a second overtime. There, Longwood’s depth and Charleston Southern’s fatigue became evident. The Lancers opened the period on a 7-0 run, sparked by a Redd Thompson layup and five straight points from Hutchinson. The Buccaneers, who had five players log at least 36 minutes, managed just three points in the final five-minute period, missing all five of their field goal attempts. Thompson finished with 22 points for Longwood, while Jaylen Benard added 16 points and seven rebounds. Emanuel Richards contributed 11 points. For Charleston Southern, Lase Olalere was a force in the paint with 17 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots. Jacob Taylor scored 12 points, and Nate Brafford added 11 points and five rebounds. The game was a stark contrast in styles. Charleston Southern’s offensive rating of 115.0 on 83 possessions reflected its efficient shooting when it secured a shot. Longwood’s offensive rating of 116.8 on 92 possessions highlighted its ability to generate far more opportunities through turnovers and offensive rebounds. With the win, Longwood evened its season record at 15-15 overall and 9-8 in the Big South. Charleston Southern fell to 13-16 overall and 7-10 in conference play. The victory completed a season sweep for the Lancers, who also defeated the Buccaneers in overtime, 81-79, on Jan. 23. Longwood will host Radford next Saturday in its regular-season finale. Charleston Southern is scheduled to host Winthrop on Thursday before traveling to face UNC Asheville next Saturday.

Preview: Longwood Lancers at Charleston Southern Buccaneers NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Two Big South Conference men’s basketball teams hovering near .500 will meet Saturday when the Longwood Lancers visit the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at CSU Field House. The matchup is a quick rematch of a Jan. 23 overtime thriller, which Longwood (14-15, 7-7 Big South) won 81-79 at home. Both teams enter with identical 3-3 records over their last six games, setting the stage for another tightly contested battle with conference tournament seeding implications. Longwood, coming off a 72-65 road loss at Presbyterian on Thursday, will lean on forward Elijah Tucker. The standout scored 22 points in that defeat and was instrumental in the first meeting with Charleston Southern, posting 21 points in the overtime victory. Tucker has averaged 15.4 points over his last seven contests, including a double-double against South Carolina Upstate on Feb. 14. Charleston Southern (13-15, 6-7) counters with guard A’lahn Sumler, who is in peak form. Sumler torched Gardner-Webb for 27 points in a Feb. 17 win and delivered a 30-point, 9-assist performance in the narrow loss at Longwood last month. He has averaged 23.0 points over his last five outings, establishing himself as one of the league’s most dynamic scorers. The Buccaneers have shown offensive firepower, averaging 79.3 points in their last three home games, but defensive consistency has been an issue. Longwood’s recent results have been a rollercoaster, with its last five games decided by an average margin of just 6.2 points. With both teams at 1-1 in the season series’ recent history and possessing similar overall records, Saturday’s contest figures to be a pivotal clash as the regular season enters its final stretch. The winner will secure a valuable conference victory and a potential tiebreaker advantage. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in North Charleston.