2.23.2011

FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood University is hosting Washington Adventist University for a men's college basketball contest on Thursday night, February 24, beginning at 7 p.m. at Willett Hall in Farmville.  It will be Senior Night for Earl Gee II|Chesterfield (Manchester) (1.3 points) and Aaron Mitchell|Matoaca (Manatee CC) (13.1 points, 5.7 rebounds).  The Lancers (11-19) will look to complete their campaign with four-straight wins and are coached by Mike Gillian, while led by junior Antwan Carter|St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg) (17.7 points, 9.1 rebounds).  The NCAA Division II Shock (9-15) are coached by Patrick Crarey, and led by senior Eric Peguero (16.3 points).  Longwood will also recognize senior Jeffrey Ryan|Beacon, N.Y.|Newburgh Free Academy who has been a member of the program for the past four years as well.

GAME DETAILS
Date: February 24, 2011
Site: Farmville, Va.
Facility: Willett Hall (1,807)
Tip: 7 p.m.
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Promotion: Senior Night
Radio: WVHL-FM 92.9
Talent: Scott Bacon
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Series: 2-0, Longwood

Series History
Longwood and Washington Adventist are meeting for only the third time in the sport of men's basketball. The Lancers lead the series at 2-0 following an 112-90 home win in Farmville last season (1.30.10). Among the returning players, Aaron Mitchell led Longwood with 21 points and Antwan Carter added 20 points and 19 rebounds. Jamie Newton led the Shock a year ago with a game-high 31 points and Antonio Ortega added 13 points.

A Look At Washington Adventist
Washington Adventist is coached by Patrick Crarey and is 9-15 after an 80-71 home win past Chestnut Hill (2.23). The Shock are led by seniors Eric Peguero (16.3 points), Jamie Newton (13.4 points), and Khalid Martin (12.6 points). Expected to start as well are junior Branden Washington (9.8 points) and sophomore Antonio Ortega (4.5 points). WAU averages 72.7 points while shooting 41% from the field, including 33% on three-point field goals, and 66% at the line; allowing 75.2 points.

A Look At Longwood
Longwood is 11-19 after a 79-72 home win past CSU?Bakersfield (2.19), its third-straight win. The Lancers are led by junior Antwan Carter (17.7 points, 9.1 rebounds), senior captain Aaron Mitchell (13.1 points, 5.7 rebounds), and junior Jeremiah Bowman (12.2 points, 4.3 assists). Also expected to start are junior Martiz Washington (10.0 points, 81 3FGs) and redshirt-junior captain Durann Neil (8.8 points, 38 3FGs). Longwood averages 75.0 points while shooting 45% from the field, including 36% on three-pointers, and 70% at the line; allowing 82.3 points.

Longwood Head Coach
Mike Gillian (North Adams State '86) was named the seventh head coach for men's basketball at Longwood on May 2, 2003. He had been an assistant coach for Jim Larranaga at George Mason for six years (1997-2003) after a year with Coach Larranaga at Bowling Green State (1996-97). A native of Ayer, Massachusetts, Gillian is 74-168 at Longwood, including a record of 12-19 last season. The 2008-09 team finished with a 17-14 record as Gillian earned 2009 Independent Coach of the Year honors from CollegeInsider.com.

Last Time Out
Longwood took a 79-72 home win past CSU?Bakersfield (2.19), its third-straight win. The Lancers led 51-42 at halftime, and had all five starters reach double-figure scoring. Antwan Carter finished with 25 points and a game-high 15 rebounds for his 13th double-double of the season to lead Longwood. Jeremiah Bowman and Martiz Washington each had 13 points and Bowman added five assists as well for the Lancers. Aaron Mitchell added 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, and Durann Neil contributed 10 points and a game-high six assists. LU shot 48.3% (28-58) from the field, including 35.3% (6-17) on three-pointers, and 73.9% (17-23) at the free throw line.

Division I Statistics | RPI
Through February 20, Longwood ranked 18th nationally in assists (16.2), 40th in scoring (75.0), 53rd in three-point field goals (7.7), 55th in assist|turnover ratio (1.17), 104th in three-point field goal percentage (35.8), and 116th in field goal percentage (44.9). Individually, Antwan Carter was ranked 20th in double-doubles (13), 28th in field goal percentage (56.6), 41st in rebounds (9.1), and 66th in scoring (17.7). Martiz Washington ranked 41st in three-point field goals (2.7), and 45th in three-point field goal percentage (38.9). In the Division I RPI as of February 21, Longwood was rated 319 among 345 programs.

A Player Deserving Of More National Respect
Longwood junior Antwan Carter is a third-year team member and left-handed post player who may just be the best Low- and/or Mid-Major college basketball player that you have never heard of … He is averaging team-highs of 17.7 points (57%?FG) and 9.1 rebounds with 28 double-figure scoring games and 13 double-doubles. Carter has averaged 20.5 points and 9.9 rebounds over the last eight games, including five 20-point games -- four with at least 25 points -- along with five double-doubles. His season-highs include a career-high 30 points vs. South Carolina State (12.23) in Las Vegas, 17 rebounds vs. Virginia-Wise (11.18), a career-high tying five assists vs. South Dakota (1.6), three steals vs. Campbell (1.25), two blocks vs. Campbell (1.25), and two three-point field goals at Navy (1.4). Carter earned All-Tournament Team honors during the 2010 iBN Sports|Las Vegas Classic, averaging 21.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over four games against New Mexico (12.17), Colorado (12.19), SIU Edwardsville (12.22), and SCSU (12.23). He leads the team in 10 positive statistics, and already totals 1,252 career points (10th), 703 career rebounds (3rd), and 60 career blocks (8th) in 91 career games. Carter is one of only three players in the 35-year history of the program with 1,200 career points and 700 career rebounds. He also ranks among the top-10 in career field goals (522, 8th), field goal percentage (.548 [522-952], 6th), and rebounding average (7.7, 4th). Named 2009-10 All-Independent 1st-Team, Carter did not play organized basketball until ninth grade. Uniquely enough, Antwan has eight siblings that includes two sisters and six brothers that range in age from 12 to 42, including a twin brother.