AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Isaiah Wilkins’ 21 points helped Longwood defeat High Point 70-67 on Saturday night.
Jaden House and Bryson Childress each missed a 3-pointer for High Point to end it.
Wilkins was 7-of-13 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Lancers (18-9, 10-4 Big South Conference). Zac Watson scored 11 points while shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line. Walyn Napper recorded nine points and finished 4 of 7 from the field.
Abdoulaye Thiam led the way for the Panthers (11-15, 3-11) with 17 points. High Point also got 15 points and two blocks from Zach Austin. House also put up 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
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Both teams play on Wednesday. Longwood visits South Carolina Upstate while High Point travels to play Presbyterian.
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