Longwood Defeats Charleston Southern in OT Thriller

Lancers' Hutchinson scores 36 points in 107-96 victory

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Longwood Lancers defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 107-96 in an overtime thriller. Longwood was led by a 36-point performance from player Hutchinson.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two NCAA Division I men's basketball teams. The win helps Longwood's postseason hopes, while Charleston Southern falls to 0-2 in conference play.

The details

Longwood overcame a late Charleston Southern rally to force overtime, where they outscored the Buccaneers 15-4 to secure the victory. In addition to Hutchinson's big game, the Lancers also got strong contributions from several other players.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026.
  • Longwood and Charleston Southern were tied 92-92 at the end of regulation, forcing overtime.

The players

Hutchinson

A key player for the Longwood Lancers who scored 36 points in the victory.

Longwood Lancers

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team that defeated Charleston Southern in overtime.

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team that lost to Longwood in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys showed a lot of heart and resilience to battle back and win this game in overtime.”

— Griff Aldrich, Longwood Head Coach (The Oskaloosa Herald)

What’s next

Longwood will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, while Charleston Southern will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This was an exciting overtime game that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. Longwood's ability to pull out the victory on the road will give them momentum as they push for a postseason berth.