FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Terry Anderson scored 22 points as High Point defeated Longwood 71-59 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Willet Hall.

The Panthers used a dominant first half, holding the Lancers to 21 points, to build a lead that reached 20 points. Longwood never recovered despite a stronger second-half offensive effort. High Point’s defense was decisive, forcing 17 turnovers and recording 13 steals while allowing just two assists. Anderson added five rebounds for the Panthers, who improved to 20-4. Owen Aquino and Rob Martin each added 12 points for High Point.

Redd Thompson led Longwood with 16 points and Johan Nziemi added 12 points and seven rebounds. The Lancers fell to 12-12. A crowd of 2,588 attended.