2.16.2011

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FARMVILLE, Va. -- Longwood University had six players reach double-figure scoring during a 99-64 home victory past visiting NAIA Southern Virginia University in men's basketball Wednesday night at Willett Hall in Farmville. The Lancers (10-19) led 48-33 at halftime en route to their second-straight win while led by junior Martiz Washington|Hopewell (Christchurch) with a game-high 18 points, including 6-7 three-point field goals. Anders Jacobson led the Knights (17-8) with 16 points as SVU lost for the first time in eight games. Longwood will play again on Saturday afternoon, February 19, hosting CSU Bakersfield at Willett Hall in Farmville beginning at 2 p.m. It will be Longwood Basketball Reunion Day as an Alumni Game will take place at 11 a.m.

Longwood took an early 10-5 lead at 15:48 after the first three-pointer made by Washington, and two more triples from Washington made it 16-7 with 14:38 on the clock. The Lancers extended the margin to 21-7 at 13:07 following a conventional three-point play by senior captain Aaron Mitchell|Matoaca (Manatee CC). LU took its largest advantage of the opening period at 32-15 with 9:37 left on a three-pointer from Mitchell, and Washington's fifth three-pointer of the first half made it 44-30 at 2:09. A basket by junior Jeremiah Bowman|Washington, D.C. (Harcum JC) in the final minute closed-out the first-half scoring as the hosts led 48-33. Washington had 15 points at the intermission, followed by Mitchell with 12 points and Bowman with 11 points.

Longwood quickly extended its advantage to 20-plus points to start the second half, leading 57-37 at 17:44 on a layup by redshirt-junior captain Durann Neil|Pleasantville, N.J. (Leap Academy). The Lancers lead was 25 points at 67-42 with 11:24 remaining after layup from Neil, and LU was able to play everyone in uniform over the final 10-plus minutes. Each of the 11 players dressed for the contest saw action and scored points, including freshman Mark Parker|Clayton, N.C. (West Johnston) who made 4-5 three-pointers over the final 9:35. Southern Virginia was no closer than 23 points over the final 11-plus minutes of the games.

Washington finished with 18 points, including the 6-7 three-pointers, to lead Longwood. Mitchell and Bowman each had 16 points and game-highs of seven assists each as well. Junior Antwan Carter|St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg) posted his 12th double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Parker contributed 12 points off the bench on 4-5 three-pointers, and Neil added 10 points. LU shot a season-best 60.0% (39-65) from the field, including 56.5% (13-23) on three-pointers, and 72.7% (8-11) at the free throw line. Longwood matched its season-high for three-pointers with the 13.

Anders Jacobson finished with 16 points to lead Southern Virginia. Casey Nye added 13 points off the bench for the Knights, and Isaac Jacobson had 10 points. SVU shot 36.1% (26-72) from the field, including 13.6% (3-22) on three-pointers, and 64.3% (9-14) at the line.

Longwood and Southern Virginia were playing for the sixth time as the Lancers continue to lead the series at 5-1 with five-straight wins.