LONGWOOD LANCERS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Longwood University's men's basketball program operates in Farmville, Virginia, a town with deep roots tracing back to the school's founding in 1839 among its 5,096 students. Head coach Ronnie Thomas helms the Lancers, who compete in the Big South Conference with 15 players on their roster. The team plays home contests at the Joan Perry Brock Center, where they've demonstrated strength this season with an 11-4 record compared to their 3-10 mark in road games.

The Lancers are averaging 76.5 points per game while holding opponents to 73.0, providing modest margins in a season marked by inconsistency away from Farmville. Longwood's 6-7 conference record leaves them positioned competitively within the Big South standings, though their overall 14-14 record reflects the challenges of translating home-court success into sustained performance. The disparity between their home and away records—an 8-game swing in win-loss differential—highlights the importance of Joan Perry Brock Center's environment during a transitional campaign under Thomas's leadership.

KEY FACTS

SchoolLongwood University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig South Conference
DivisionD1
LocationFarmville, Virginia
VenueJoan Perry Brock Center
Head CoachRonnie Thomas

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
35Quadri BashiruF
24Jaylen BenardG
3Alphonzo Billups IIIG
10Gerald Burr IIIG
1Jacoi HutchinsonG
23Elijah JonesF
8Isaiah KalalaF
7Elijah KellyG
5KJ McClurgG
0Johan NziemiF
11Jaylin PayneF
4Emanuel RichardsG
2Redd Thompson Jr.G
77Elijah TuckerF
30Jerome WilliamsG

SEASON RECORD

16-16

Overall

12-4

Home

4-12

Away

8-9

Conference

77.7 PPG / 74.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Mary Baldwin Fighting SquirrelsW 92-55
Nov 8Pittsburgh PanthersL 60-78
Nov 13James Madison DukesW 82-72
Nov 15Binghamton BearcatsW 90-82
Nov 19Maryland Eastern Shore HawksL 82-83
Nov 23Columbia LionsL 70-95
Nov 28Siena SaintsL 63-70
Nov 29Maine Black BearsW 65-61
Nov 30American University EaglesL 66-92
Dec 4Pfeiffer FalconsW 101-55
Dec 6Morgan State BearsW 84-80
Dec 13Delaware State HornetsL 76-81
Dec 18Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 68-71
Dec 20North Carolina Central EaglesW 74-72
Dec 28Averett CougarsW 92-49
Dec 31Winthrop EaglesW 82-70
Jan 3High Point PanthersL 67-80
Jan 7UNC Asheville BulldogsL 61-72
Jan 10Presbyterian Blue HoseW 77-70
Jan 17Radford HighlandersL 83-85
Jan 22Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsW 91-56
Jan 24Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 81-79
Jan 30South Carolina Upstate SpartansL 60-65
Jan 31High Point PanthersL 59-71
Feb 5Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsW 86-66
Feb 7Winthrop EaglesL 74-79
Feb 13UNC Asheville BulldogsL 74-79
Feb 14South Carolina Upstate SpartansW 82-75
Feb 20Presbyterian Blue HoseL 65-72
Feb 21Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 107-96
Feb 28Radford HighlandersW 90-74
Mar 6UNC Asheville BulldogsL 82-85

ANALYTICS

+3.6

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

45.1%

SOS

#176

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4647

#223

102.4

Adj O

#132

103.7

Adj D

Last 5: 3-2Last 10: 4-6Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 3
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Longwood Men's Basketball compete in?
Longwood Lancers Men's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Longwood play men's basketball home games?
Longwood Men's Basketball plays home games at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA.
Who is the head coach of Longwood Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Longwood Lancers Men's Basketball is Ronnie Thomas.
When was Longwood Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Longwood Men's Basketball is not currently available.