Longwood Lancers @ Columbia Lions
Blair Thompson scores 25 and Columbia downs Longwood 95-70
ByData Skrive
Updated: Nov 24, 2025, 12:06 am
NEW YORK -- — Blair Thompson had 25 points in Columbia's 95-70 win against Longwood on Sunday.
Thompson also contributed six rebounds for the Lions (5-1). Kenny Noland added 24 points while shooting 8 for 14, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc to go with seven assists. Gerard O'Keefe finished with 12 points.
Redd Thompson led the way for the Lancers (3-3) with 13 points. Elijah Jones added 10 points for Longwood. Jacoi Hutchinson finished with 10 points and four assists.
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Game Information
New York, NY
Referee:Nathan Farrell
Referee:Matt Lavigne
Referee:Jason Bradwell
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 31-5 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 4-29 |
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