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Recap - Longwood Defeats North Carolina Central 73-66

North Carolina Central was victimized for 22 points and 12 rebounds by Michael Christmas as Longwood defeated them 73-66 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Longwood got 19 points from Walyn Napper and another 7 points from DA Houston. Walyn Napper contributed 3 assists, while Michael Christmas cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

North Carolina Central got a 16-point performance from Po'Boigh King, who was supported by 15 points from Ja'Darius Harris. Guy Fauntleroy had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina Central, while Emmanuel Izunabor grabbed 5 rebounds.

Longwood was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Longwood as they grabbed 37 boards, while North Carolina Central only had 23

Longwood heads into a battle against Delaware State. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, will have their next action against Campbell.