Wilson’s 28 Points Lead Presbyterian to Comeback Win Over Longwood

CLINTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Triston Wilson scored 28 points to fuel a second-half surge as Presbyterian rallied to defeat Longwood 72-65 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Templeton Center.

The Lancers led 37-25 at halftime, but the Blue Hose erupted for 47 points after the break. Wilson, a 6-foot-6 junior from Miami, Florida, played 37 minutes in the comeback. Elijah Tucker led Longwood with 22 points.

Presbyterian capitalized on turnovers, scoring 25 points off them compared to Longwood’s 11. The Blue Hose also held a 20-5 advantage in fastbreak points. The win evened Presbyterian’s record at 14-14, while Longwood fell to 14-15.