FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Justin Wright scored 24 points to lead UNC Asheville to a 79-74 victory over Longwood in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Willet Hall.

The Bulldogs improved to 12-13 overall after a back-and-forth contest before a crowd of 2,479. The Lancers fell to 13-14.

UNC Asheville, which led 37-36 at halftime, used a more efficient offensive performance to secure the road win. The Bulldogs shot 45.9% from the field and committed only seven turnovers, converting those into 19 points. Toyaz Solomon added 24 points for the Bulldogs.

Alphonzo Billups led Longwood with 20 points. The Lancers struggled from the free-throw line, making 13 of 22 attempts, and managed only two assists as a team.