Alphonzo Billups III’s 20 points helped Longwood defeat North Carolina Central 80-75 in overtime on Saturday

FARMVILLE, Va. -- Alphonzo Billups III’s 20 points helped Longwood defeat North Carolina Central 80-75 in overtime on Saturday.

Billups also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the Lancers (2-1). Jaylen Benard scored 15 points while going 5 of 9 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line, and added nine rebounds. Lazar Milosevic had 11 points and went 4 of 7 from the field.

Darius Kane led the way for the Eagles (0-2) with 22 points, five assists and three steals. NC Central also got 20 points from Tyler Mason, and Trey Brown finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

NC Central: at VMI on Wednesday.

Longwood: host Saint Mary's (MD) on Tuesday.