In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs triumphed over Longwood by a score of 87-82, with Josh Banks delivering an impressive performance, scoring 30 points.
Banks demonstrated versatility on the court by shooting 12 for 19 overall, which included a remarkable 6 for 9 from three-point range. His efforts were instrumental in securing the victory for the Bulldogs, who now have an impressive record of 20 wins against 8 losses and 11 wins to 3 losses in the Big South Conference.

Supporting Banks was Jordan Marsh, who had a significant impact on the game by scoring 29 points himself. Marsh accomplished this by making 12 of his 23 attempts from the field, with 5 of those being successful from long range. In addition, he contributed defensively with four steals. Jemal Davis also played a role in the team’s success, netting 10 points with a shooting line of 2 of 5 from the field and an excellent 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Johan Nziemi was a key player for the Longwood Lancers, leading the team with 19 points and securing six rebounds. He was joined by Colby Garland, who had a productive outing, scoring 17 points while also distributing 11 assists. Michael Christmas rounded out the contributors for Longwood with 13 points.

This victory highlights the strong performance of the Bulldogs as they continue to establish their place in the conference standings. The dynamic offensive display from both teams made for an exciting game that will be remembered by fans.