Longwood vs. UNC Asheville: How to Watch Big South Tournament Matchup

Details on TV channel, streaming options, and more for the March 6 college basketball game.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The No. 5 seed Longwood Lancers will face off against the No. 4 seed UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Big South Tournament on Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Freedom Hall Civic Center.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams vying for a spot in the Big South Tournament, an important event that determines the conference champion and automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

Longwood enters the game with a 16-15 overall record and an 8-8 conference mark, while UNC Asheville is 14-16 overall and also 8-8 in Big South play. The winner of this contest will advance in the tournament.

  • The game tips off on Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. ET.

The players

Longwood Lancers

The No. 5 seed in the Big South Tournament, with a 16-15 overall record and 8-8 conference mark.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs

The No. 4 seed in the Big South Tournament, with a 14-16 overall record and 8-8 conference mark.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the Big South Tournament.

The takeaway

This first-round Big South Tournament matchup between Longwood and UNC Asheville features two evenly-matched teams fighting for a chance to keep their postseason hopes alive.