The Longwood Lancers host South Carolina State on Friday, looking to build on their 2-5 mark against the 4-3 Bulldogs in college hoops action at Willet Hall.

The Lancers are 2-5 so far on the season, and 0-0 ATS vs. the number. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are 4-3 and 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Longwood go 0-0 and the Bulldogs go 0-0 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 120-rated South Carolina State taking on the No. 336-rated Lancers in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 67-63 win for the Bulldogs on Friday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Longwood has the nation's No. 113-rated offensive output, at 72.1 PPG. The visiting Bulldogs defense ranks No. 262 allowing on average 71.3 PPG. The Lancers FG% has averaged 42.8% so far, more than the Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 39.5% per game.

Defensively, South Carolina State features the nation's No. 307-rated defense on the road, allowing 81 points per game. Longwood, meanwhile, comes in at No. 154 nationally in scoring at home.

South Carolina State lost its last outing, an 85-54 result against Georgia State on November 29. South Carolina State was run off the court by the Panthers on Tuesday as Georgia State routed them 85-54 at SHM Memorial Center.

In their last action, Longwood was a 93-53 loser at home against UMKC. Longwood was run off the court by the Kangaroos on Saturday as UMKC routed them 93-53 at Sears Centre.

Next up:
South Carolina State at Norfolk State, Monday, December 5
Longwood at Virginia, Saturday, December 3