FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — High Point defeated Longwood 68-54 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Willet Hall.

The Panthers used a decisive third quarter to pull away. After leading 30-27 at halftime, High Point outscored the Lancers 19-8 in the period. Macy Spencer led all scorers with 22 points for High Point, which shot 45.6% from the floor. Longwood was held to 32.3% shooting.

Jasmine Peaks scored 11 points for Longwood. The Lancers committed only eight turnovers but were outscored 34-26 in the paint. Attendance was 1,318. High Point improved to 16-2 overall. Longwood fell to 13-5.